So Cal Scoli Specialist
I highly recommend Dr. Peter Newton at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. He is always willing to answer all of my questions, is professional and easy going. Has a good style with my child. He specializes in only children and teens with spinal problems, i think that is key. Very well respected surgeon. People come to San Diego from all over the country to bring their children to him.
Dr Newton is a leader in Scoliosis Research Internationally and is a leader in the field. At Shriner's in Philadelphia recently, the Fellow with the Spinal Team said, "Oh, THE Dr Newton." He is one of the leaders in the Tethering surgery, has been doing research on it for years and now performing this surgery.
Also, the X Ray machine is the "EOS", specifically designed with less radiation than a standard X Ray.
Resilience
treated w Milwaukee Brace FT for 3 yrs
currently 46 with 35 LL and 40 RT curves
8 yr old diagnosed w Scoli 8/10 with 27 LL and 27 RT
11/10 TLSO Full Time
4/11 22 LL and 24 RT on waiting list for VBS at Shriners Phila
12/11 curves still in the 20s but now has some rib cage changes from the brace
VBS 4/25/12 with Dr. Samdani. Pre Op: 29 RT and 25 LL Post Op: 17 RT and 9 LL
10/13: 15 RT and 10 LL