Choosing the Right Spine Surgeon for Scoliosis Surgery
If you're facing scoliosis surgery, you're about to make one of the most important healthcare decisions of your life. The surgeon you choose will literally reshape your spine. You might assume any experienced spine surgeon can handle scoliosis surgery, but that's not the case. Scoliosis correction requires highly specialized training and expertise that goes far beyond general spine procedures.…
Why Scoliosis Can Cause Lower Body Pain
If you live with scoliosis, you know the condition is primarily defined by an abnormal, S- or C-shaped curvature of the spine. But if you’ve noticed that your symptoms extend beyond your back—into your hips, knees, or even feet—you are not imagining things. A question we hear often at The Advanced Spine Center is: "Does scoliosis cause leg pain?"
The definitive answer is yes.
For many of…
Failed Back Syndrome
Failed Back Syndrome in New Jersey & New York
Request an Appointment What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome? Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), often referred to as failed back syndrome, describes persistent or recurrent pain following spine surgery. Despite the name, this condition doesn't mean your surgery was performed incorrectly. Rather, it reflects the complex…
North Jersey Workers’ Compensation Seminar 2025
Advancing Care Through Collaboration
On October 23-24, 2025, The Advanced Spine Center’s Dr. Charles Gatto and Tri-County Orthopedics proudly hosted the North Jersey Workers’ Compensation Seminar 2025, an educational and networking event dedicated to improving outcomes for injured workers. The two-day seminar brought together leading orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, and…
Spinal Fusion Surgery Recovery: What to Expect
Spinal fusion is a significant step toward achieving spinal stability and long-term pain relief. For anyone facing the procedure, the recovery road ahead — and the many unknowns — can feel overwhelming. Uncertainty about the process is normal and valid. Moving forward with confidence means understanding the expected timelines, restrictions, and key recovery milestones after a spinal fusion…
When Scoliosis Bracing Doesn’t Work
For adolescents diagnosed with scoliosis, a back brace offers hope and the possibility of stopping their curve from getting worse without having to undergo surgery. When bracing works, it allows young patients to grow and develop while keeping their spinal curves in check. Most teens who commit to their bracing protocol see positive results. But for some, despite wearing the brace exactly as…
Advanced Surgical Options for Double Major Curve Scoliosis
When faced with a diagnosis of complex scoliosis, patients and families often begin an intensive search for the best surgical approach. For those with a double major curve, the challenge is amplified, as two significant curves in the spine require precise, specialized correction.
At The Advanced Spine Center in New Jersey, we focus on advanced, motion-sparing, and minimally invasive…
The Ultimate FAQs List: Recovery From Spinal Fusion
Spinal fusion is a major surgical procedure that can dramatically improve quality of life, especially for patients facing complex conditions like advanced scoliosis, severe spinal instability, or debilitating degenerative disc disease. While the surgery itself is life-changing, the recovery process is often what patients want to understand most.
At The Advanced Spine Center, with locations…
When Schroth Method for Scoliosis Is Not Enough
When facing a diagnosis of scoliosis, nearly everyone's first thought is the same, “How can I treat this without surgery?” As a spine center that offers a multitude of surgical options, we ask this question, too. That’s because exhausting your conservative options before considering surgery gives your body the opportunity to respond to less invasive interventions.
It’s natural to seek…
Beyond the Basics: Hardware in Modern Scoliosis Surgery
If you are reading this, you have likely moved past the initial shock of a scoliosis diagnosis and the difficult decision to pursue surgery. You have reviewed your X-rays, understood your Cobb angle, and now, you’re considering what scoliosis surgery is right for you. And part of that consideration is understanding the medical hardware that could become a permanent part of your body.
The…