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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

Lydia Belcher
4.9

Lydia BelcherAPRN

    Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics
Craig R. Louer
4.7

Craig R. LouerJr, MD

    Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery, Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Spine
Jeffrey E. Martus
4.9

Jeffrey E. MartusMD, MS

    Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery, Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Spine
Gregory A. Mencio
4.5

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

  • health, heart, badge, Veterans care, community support
    Custom bracing

    If your child needs bracing, our in-house orthotist will work with your child to create the right brace for their needs.

  • medical research, flask, Innovative techniques
    Innovative research

    Our scoliosis experts are involved in research groups, publishing studies that help improve the quality of care for scoliosis patients. As part of an academic medical center, our scoliosis program is on the leading edge of care. 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.

  • microscope, Advanced care
    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).

  • diploma, award, ribbon, Recognized care, quality
    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:

Locations

Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville
128 North Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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