Scoliosis Clinic
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
- Fractures, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Spine
Gregory A. MencioMD
- Fractures, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Spine
Jeffrey E. MartusMD, MS
- Fractures, Limb Deformity, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Surgery
Why Choose the Scoliosis Clinic at Monroe Carell
- Custom bracing
If your child needs bracing, our in-house orthotist will work with your child to create the right brace for their needs.
- Advanced techniques
Our providers are trained in the most advanced surgical techniques in spine deformity correction, including MAGEC rod insertion.
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us as a top children’s hospital in the nation for orthopedic care.
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
- Mehta/Risser casting
- O-arm surgical navigation