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Skip to content Skip to search Skip to footer Neurosurgery Open Menu Back Close Menu Search for: Search Close Search AboutAbout News Diversity, Equity &＃038; Inclusion Contact Us Giving PeoplePeople Clinical Faculty Research Faculty Affiliated Faculty Fellows Residents Advanced Practice Providers Administration Patient CarePatient Care Aneurysms/Vascular Brain Tumors Chiari Malformation / Syringomyelia Epilepsy Hydrocephalus Movement Disorders Pain Pediatrics Peripheral Nerve Spine ResearchResearch Laboratories Clinical TrialsClinical Trials Trials with Outpatient EnrollmentTrials with Outpatient Enrollment Outpatient – Pediatric Outpatient-Spine and Peripheral Nerve Outpatient – Epilepsy and Functional Outpatient-Vascular Outpatient-Oncology Trials with Inpatient EnrollmentTrials with Inpatient Enrollment Inpatient – Oncology Inpatient – Vascular Inpatient- Pediatric Inpatient-Spine and Peripheral Nerve NeurotechnologyNeurotechnology Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology (CINT) NEURO360 EducationEducation Residency Program Fellowship ProgramsFellowship Programs Advanced Surgical Neuro-oncology Fellowship Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology Fellowship Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Neurosurgical Peripheral Nerve and Spine Fellowship Neurosurgical Complex Spine Fellowship Stereotactic, Functional and Epilepsy Surgery Fellowship Third-year Clerkship Diversity Sub-internship Funding Medical Student Research Opportunities Fourth-year Sub-internship Learning Environment Life Outside the Hospital Join Our Team AppointmentsAppointments Patient imaging Patient forms Open Search Idiopathic Scoliosis Call 314-362-3577 for Adult Appointments or 314-454- 2810 for Pediatric  Appointments What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature that can affect the spine at any age. In adults, this condition frequently results from progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), or from progressive changes of degenerative spinal disease. Beyond the disfigurement that accompanies scoliosis, this condition leads to severe back or leg pain, postural imbalance, weakness or numbness in the legs, or other issues. Complicating matters, adults may have poor bone quality (osteoporosis or osteopenia), scarring from prior spinal surgery, or concurrent medical illnesses that make treatment difficult. For these reasons, it is vital to seek care from a team equipped to handle complex cases in a thorough, deliberate and careful manner. What is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a disorder of abnormal spinal curvature that coincides with the rapid phase of spinal growth, typically during the years just before and after puberty. As the “idiopathic” part of the name implies, we do not have a definitive understanding of what causes AIS. The effects of this disorder, however, are clear: Trunk or shoulder asymmetry Postural abnormalities Disfigurement and deformity Pain Impairment of respiratory function (in severe cases) If diagnosed early, AIS may respond to bracing and other conservative measures. Once the condition has progressed, surgical correction may be required to restore proper spinal alignment. Our Experts Locations Clinical Trials Why rely on Washington University experts for the treatment of adult or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Washington University spinal neurosurgeons use the most advanced techniques; ranging from minimally invasive approaches to aggressive open spinal reconstructions. Our comprehensive approach addresses the health of the whole patient by ensuring that each individual receives the care he or she needs and benefits from the treatment plan that we offer. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment Treatment of a scoliosis/spinal deformity depends on your age and spinal curve severity.  Young adolescent patients may not require surgical intervention, and those with mild cases can be treated with an external brace. Adult patients requiring surgery are treated with a fusion surgery, where rods and screws are placed into the bones of the spine and realigned. This relieves pressure on the nerves and corrects the abnormal curve. Treatment for adult spinal deformity Washington University Department of Neurosurgery Spine Deformity experts will provide you with a global and holistic assessment of the state of your spine including posture, alignment, fusion status, bone health, disc disease, spine joint disease, muscle health, nerve compromise, and general well-being to formulate a specific treatment non-surgical or surgical plan to restore your quality of life.  Department of NeurosurgeryWashington University School of Medicine660 South Euclid AvenueCampus Box 8057St. Louis, MO 63110314-362-3570Contact Us Instagram Twitter YouTube Information Refer a patient Clinical faculty directory Locations Giving Careers Faculty job openings Staff job openings Patients MyChart Patient forms Patient imaging ©2024 Washington University in St. Louis