Spinal Deformity (Adult and Pediatric)
Adult Neurosurgical Condition
Spinal Deformity (Adult and Pediatric)
Spinal deformity refers to abnormal curvature or alignment of the spine that can affect posture, balance, mobility, and neurological function. These deformities may be present at birth, develop during childhood and adolescence, or arise later in adulthood as a result of degeneration, trauma, neuromuscular disease, or prior spinal surgery. Common forms of spinal deformity include scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, and complex multiplanar deformities.
In children, spinal deformity often develops during periods of rapid growth and may progress silently before causing visible changes in posture, uneven shoulders or hips, or back pain. In adults, deformity may be the result of long-standing scoliosis or age-related degeneration, leading to chronic pain, difficulty standing upright, fatigue, imbalance, and nerve compression with associated leg pain, numbness, or weakness.
Comprehensive evaluation includes a detailed clinical assessment and advanced imaging such as standing X-rays, MRI, and CT scans to assess spinal alignment, stability, and neurological structures. Treatment is individualized and may involve observation, bracing, physical therapy, pain management, or surgical correction depending on the severity of the deformity and the patient’s symptoms.
When surgery is indicated, modern techniques—including minimally invasive approaches, navigation-guided instrumentation, neuromonitoring, and advanced spinal reconstruction—allow precise correction of deformity while protecting the spinal cord and nerve roots. Our multidisciplinary spine team is dedicated to restoring alignment, relieving pain, preserving neurological function, and improving quality of life for both children and adults through comprehensive, patient-centered care and long-term follow-up.