SPINAL DEFORMITIES
The adult spine is structured with a series of natural curves and angles which allow it to carry the weight of the head, arms, shoulders, chest and torso in balance with the pelvis, hips and legs. When these curves and angles bend to abnormal degrees, the spine becomes imbalanced, which can lead to pain and limitation of function.
Spinal deformities can arise from trauma, previous surgery, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases, congenital causes and degenerative spinal disease. Correcting these deformities can be formidable tasks and often require extensive surgery with a team of doctors that specialize in complex spinal reconstruction.
The neurosurgical spine surgeons at the Brigham and Women's Hospital works together with orthopedic spinal surgeons and pediatric spinal surgeons to provide the best care for our patients, no matter how big or small the problem.
For referral, please contact 617-732-6600
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