Scoliosis & Spine Surgery Specialists

Although it is a complex three-dimensional deformity, on an X-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with scoliosis may look more like an “S” or a “C” than a straight line. Scoliosis is typically classified as either congenital (caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth), idiopathic (cause unknown, subclassified as infantile, juvenile, adolescent, or adult, according to when onset occurred), or neuromuscular (having developed as a secondary symptom of another condition, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, or physical trauma).

At New York Spine Institute we offer treatment for all types of scoliosis; ranging from common idiopathic and degenerative causes to less common congenital and iatrogenic ones; as well as everything in between. As one of the premier centers for scoliosis surgery in the nation, we provide comprehensive care for scoliosis conditions affecting both pediatric and adult populations. Our multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach for these complex spinal deformities allow for their expedited diagnosis and treatment at a single location. Although not all scoliosis conditions require surgical treatment, when surgery is necessary our patients are in the hands of world-renowned and experienced spine surgeons who routinely perform such procedures at a nationally ranked institution, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Our spine surgeons have given lectures throughout the world and authored numerous publications with regards to scoliosis and its treatment.