Spine Care at Norton Children’s
Spine Care From Recognized Leaders in the Field
Children need spine care that’s unique to their growing bodies. We use a team approach to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate spine and spinal cord conditions in children. The neurosurgery and orthopedic specialists with Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville (COOL), Norton Children’s Neurosurgery and Norton Leatherman Spine collaborate to offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments for spine and spinal cord injuries, deformities and diseases, including scoliosis and congenital spine disorders.
Norton Children’s specialists work cooperatively with primary care physicians and other specialists to create an individualized care plan based on each child’s unique needs.
Comprehensive Spine Care for Children
We care for children from Louisville and Southern Indiana, as well as from across the region, nation and world. Our comprehensive treatment options include minimally invasive and laser spine surgery, physical therapy, injections, as well as other nonsurgical and surgical therapies.
Learn more about spine care at Norton Children’s:
Facts about spina bifida every parent should know
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the U.S. The condition affects 1,500 children each year. What do you know about the condition? Learn […]
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The Schroth method: Noninvasive treatment for children with scoliosis
Scoliosis affects about 7 million people in the U.S. Scoliosis describes an abnormal curve in the spine, which can vary in severity. Scoliosis can develop in infancy or early childhood, and many children are diagnosed […]
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Scoliosis screening recommended for children ages 9-12
The typical scoliosis screening age starts about age 10, as the screening is most helpful during an adolescent’s growth spurt. If your health care provider detects a curve in the spine that needs treatment, a […]
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Surgeons use 3D model to prepare more precisely for teen’s complex scoliosis treatment
Gracie Latkovski is sitting up straighter and breathing easier after undergoing state-of-the-art spine surgery. Her surgeons were able to be precise in her complex surgery by preparing with the help of a 3D printed replica […]
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Brachial plexus injuries most common in newborns
When many people think of shoulder issues, a professional athlete often comes to mind. But every year, thousands of babies in the U.S. are born with a brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a […]
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Facts about spina bifida every parent should know
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the U.S. The condition affects 1,500 children each year. What do you know about the condition? Learn […]
Read Full Story
The Schroth method: Noninvasive treatment for children with scoliosis
Scoliosis affects about 7 million people in the U.S. Scoliosis describes an abnormal curve in the spine, which can vary in severity. Scoliosis can develop in infancy or early childhood, and many children are diagnosed […]
Read Full Story
Scoliosis screening recommended for children ages 9-12
The typical scoliosis screening age starts about age 10, as the screening is most helpful during an adolescent’s growth spurt. If your health care provider detects a curve in the spine that needs treatment, a […]
Read Full Story
Surgeons use 3D model to prepare more precisely for teen’s complex scoliosis treatment
Gracie Latkovski is sitting up straighter and breathing easier after undergoing state-of-the-art spine surgery. Her surgeons were able to be precise in her complex surgery by preparing with the help of a 3D printed replica […]
Read Full Story
Brachial plexus injuries most common in newborns
When many people think of shoulder issues, a professional athlete often comes to mind. But every year, thousands of babies in the U.S. are born with a brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a […]
Read Full Story
