Unlike bodies of adults, children’s bodies are still growing. This therefore makes managing the pediatric scoliosis population a distinguished challenge involving specialist understanding. A Pediatric Scoliosis Specialist Fort Lauderdale fully understands how all spine development relates to growth spurts and progression of the curve. Beyond just being able to identify the presence of a curve, specialists also rely on advanced imaging modalities like X-rays and sometimes MRIs to classify the type of scoliosis (idiopathic, congenital, neuromuscular), measure its degree of curvature, and determine its location. Such parameters are essential in the formulation of a personalized treatment plan. Severe and progressive curves would require surgery.
