Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity
Vanderbilt's pediatric Scoliosis Clinic features specially-trained doctors using the latest treatments and technologies to care for children and young adults with scoliosis. We treat idiopathic, neuromuscular and congenital scoliosis in pediatric patients of all ages, from infants to young adults.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all types of scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, that occur in different stages of childhood development, causing a wide range of symptoms. These include infantile and juvenile idiopathic, adolescent idiopathic, congenital, syndromic and neuromuscular scoliosis.
- Genetic and acquired cervical spine conditions
- Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia
- Spine fractures
- Spondylepiphyseal dysplasia
Meet Your Care Team
Craig R. LouerJr, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery, Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Spine
Jeffrey E. MartusMD, MS
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery, Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Spine
Gregory A. MencioMD
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery, Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Spine
Why Choose the Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Clinic at Monroe Carell
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us as a top children’s hospital in the nation for orthopedic care.
- Custom bracing
If your child needs bracing, our in-house orthotist will work with your child to create the right brace for their needs.
- Innovative research
As part of an academic medical center, our scoliosis program is on the leading edge of care. Our scoliosis experts are involved in research groups, publishing studies that help improve the quality of care for children. We take part in many clinical trials and bring what we learn into the clinic. This means your child will have the latest treatment options available. You may also be eligible to participate in a clinical trial.
- Advanced techniques
Our providers are trained in the most advanced surgical techniques in spine deformity correction, including MAGEC rod insertion and vertebral body tethering (VBT).
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Bracing
- CT scan
- EOS low-radiation imaging system
- Growing rods
- Guided growth surgeries
- Mehta/Risser casting