Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity

Spinal deformity occurs when the curves of the spine differ from the normal, gentle S-shape seen from the side, or the straight line down the back of a normal spine. Spinal deformities, including scoliosis, may lead to symptoms that include pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, loss of function, and pulmonary and cardiac problems.  The experts at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center create individual treatment plans based on each patient's needs.

Spinal deformity
About Spinal Deformity
When we speak about deformity, what do we mean? What kinds of spinal deformities are there? 
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Scoliosis






About Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves laterally.
 Learn more about adult scoliosis >
Patient Stories








Patient Stories
Our doctors work with patients to alleviate their symptoms. Read their stories here >

 

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What our Patients Say

Pat Cusick had mild scoliosis for many years, but it never bothered her. The Staten Island woman had an active life, even taking a retirement job as a school nurse after a long career in nursing, which included teaching in an associate degree-...

Our Care Team

  • Professor of Neurological Surgery, Spinal Surgery
  • Co-Director, Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Program
  • Director, Spinal Trauma/Adult and Pediatric Spinal Surgery
Phone: 212-746-2260
  • Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery 
  • Leonard and Fleur Harlan Clinical Scholar
Phone: (888) 922-2257
  • Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in Neurological Surgery
  • Director, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Phone: 212-746-1164
  • Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Phone: 646-962-3388
  • Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Phone: (718) 670-1837
  • Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery
Phone: 718-780-3070
  • Registered Nurse
Phone: 212-746-1164
  • Registered Nurse
Phone: 212-746-1164

Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery 525 East 68 Street, Box 99 New York, NY 10065 Phone: 866-426-7787