Scoliosis Care
Records-based review of a growing spine. A surgical consultation when surgery is considered.
Initial assessment
- History, physical and neurological examination
- Growth and maturity assessment (Risser stage)
- Imaging review and Cobb angle measurement
- Curve classification and progression risk
- Comparison with previous imaging
Imaging is reviewed as your child grows. A surgical consultation is offered when surgery is being considered.
Typical care pathways
25°Cobb angle (move the slider)
General information for a growing child. The surgeon decides the pathway after examining your child, and adults are assessed differently.