Wisconsin scoliosis specialist?

[scoliosisguy]

Where would I find a member of the SRS, and b) who has done a fellowship in spinal deformity or at least in spine,in Wisconsin?Or a good scoliosis specialist in Wisconsin.I may be able to get my DR. to write me a referral to see one.
Thanks

[LindaRacine]

Scoliosisguy...

You can find a list of specialists in Wisconsin here:

http://www.srs.org/directory/directory.asp?mode=search

Then, Google the names of the active members to see if you can find a bio.

--Linda

[scoliosisguy]

What does "Emeritus" status mean?

[LindaRacine]

It means that the surgeon is no longer actively working.

[scoliosisguy]

So goiing to one of the specialist that are active in the srs listed here would be pretty much a safe bet that they are highly knowledgeable with scoliosis and have had much experience in scoliosis surgery?

[LindaRacine]

Somewhat. To become a fellow of the SRS, one must devote at least 20% of their practice to spinal deformities. If you can find someone who has also done a spinal deformity fellowship, you can be assured that they've had appropriate training as well. If you can find someone who did a spine fellowship in Minnesota, Boston, St. Louis, or San Francisco, I think you're even better off.

--Linda