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Condition

Pediatric Congenital Spine Deformities

What You Need to Know

Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that develop in a child before birth. The vertebrae don’t form properly very early in fetal development, causing structural problems in the spine and spinal cord.

Key Symptoms

The most common symptoms of congenital spinal deformities are:

  • Abnormal curvature or twisting in the back, to either side, forward or backward
  • Uneven shoulders, waistline, hips or legs
  • Tilted pelvis
  • Difficulty walking

Diagnosis

Doctors typically diagnose congenital spinal deformities by:

  • Physical examination
  • X-ray
  • 3D EOS
  • Ultrasound
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • Bone scan

Treatment

Treatment may include:

  • Back braces
  • Casts
  • Surgery

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Meet the Providers Who Treat Congenital Spine Deformities

Departments that Treat Congenital Spine Deformities

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    Spine Program

    The Spine Program cares for kids with spinal deformities like scoliosis, spinal injuries, spinal tumors and more by using the most effective, least invasive treatments possible. Learn more about our pediatric spine specialists.