Spine & Scoliosis Center, Delaware Valley
Leading Spinal Care for Kids and Teens, Nationally Ranked
Every year we help more than 3,000 kids who have curves in their spine like scoliosis.
Scoliosis and other spine conditions can cause health problems. They can also affect how children feel about themselves. For kids with conditions that affect the nerves and muscles, severe spinal curvatures can limit movement even more.
The Spine and Scoliosis Center at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware is part of one of largest, most respected pediatric orthopedic practices in the country. In fact, were ranked year after year among the best in the country,with our Delaware hospital currently ranked #10 in the nation for pediatric orthopedic care by U.S. News & World Report.
Families come from all over the world to meet with our doctors. Were one of the few hospitals in the nation to offer a less invasive scoliosis surgery for some children. That means smaller incisions (cuts) and a shorter hospital stay than traditional spinal surgery. We also lead the way in research on correcting severe spine problems.
Weve devoted our careers to helping kids achieve their dreams, whatever they might be.
Featured Doctor
is the Shands/MacEwen Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the division chief of the 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Spine and Scoliosis Center. He serves as Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. As a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware for more than 20 years, he is an innovator, researcher and key opinion leader in the field of spinal deformity surgery, with more than 200 research publications and 30 book chapters.
Dr. Shah also serves as Vice President of the Scoliosis Research Society, President of Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation and is a member of the Medical and Scientific Board of the National Spine Health Foundation.
"We wanted the best orthopedic surgeons but also the best in pediatric patient care. we knew we'd get both at 消消消消消消消娼瞳."
Do what you have to do to get to where you want to be. I kept telling myself, Keep fighting.
He spent more than eight years of his life battling scoliosis. And he won.
Conditions & Treatments
We see a wide range of conditions far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Dont see a condition listed? Call us.
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Top-Ranked Scoliosis and Spine Care for Children
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Doctors on our team with scoliosis expertise
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Ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report for orthopedics (Delaware)
Were the inventors of the Wilmington scoliosis brace. Now used everywhere, this brace is created specifically to fit each patient.
We offer minimally invasive scoliosis surgery. Were also one of only a few hospitals nationwide to offer video-assisted thoracoscopic anterior spine fusion (VATS). It uses smaller incisions (cuts) and means a shorter hospital stay than traditional spinal surgery.
Were experts at managing pain, scars and fears. We use plastic surgery techniques to help kids heal and feel better about themselves and their bodies. We also have advanced ways to manage pain and discomfort and keep side effects to a minimum.
We offer all the support families need. We have classes for patients and families before every surgery and offer support and rehabilitation after surgery. Youll always know exactly what to expect.
Learn More From the Experts
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