Spine Care > Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity

Adults with severe deformity or scoliosis are often told that nothing can be done to help them. However, that is not always true.

At Mayfield, we help many patients whose spine problems prevent them from being able to look their loved ones in the eye. With great deliberation, we begin our journey. We measure angles, remove bone carefully, and insert stabilizing hardware. Surgeries may occur in stages over several days.

It takes a village to care for a patient who has complex spinal surgery. Physical therapy can continue for several months, and complete recovery can take a year – but the rewards are significant.

When a patient who was severely disabled walks into our office standing upright after treatment, it is a truly emotional experience. For both the patient and for us.

Correcting complex spine problems

Adult scoliosis / kyphosis can be caused by age-related wear and tear or past surgeries. We treat hundreds of patients each year with:

• Flat back syndrome
• Junctional kyphosis
• Bones slipped out of alignment (spondylolisthesis)
• Failed fusion (pseudoarthrosis)
• Scoliosis progression from childhood
• Spinal tumors that need bony reconstruction

We begin with a history of your symptoms and prior treatments and assess your physical condition. Standing x-rays and other scans are taken. We measure your global spinal alignment to find the index tipping point. Cases are discussed at our weekly Spine Conference where multiple specialists share opinions. Then a custom, carefully planned solution is offered to restore your spinal balance.

Not every patient needs a complex reconstruction. In some cases, a targeted minimally-invasive surgery corrects the problem. A physical therapy and bone health program are always advised. Together, we tailor a treatment plan to fit your goals and improve function and mobility.

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