Posterior Surgery Corrects Severe Spinal Deformities

Lawrence Lenke, MD, and his Washington University orthopedic spinal surgery colleagues at St. Louis Children's Hospital, including Keith Bridwell, MD, Scott Luhmann, MD, and Matthew Dobbs, MD, have led the effort to treat and correct severe spinal deformities from a posterior-only surgical approach. They resect vertebrae out of the spinal column to release the spine and insert rods and pedicle screws to support the patients spine. With the largest experience in North America, pediatric and adult patients come from around the world for help to correct their spinal deformity caused by idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular conditions, congenital deformities and various syndromes.

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• spine
• surgery
• posterior
• spinal
• deformities
• orthopedic
• deformity
• column
• vertebrae
• child
• doctor
• childrens
• pediatrician
• pediatrics
• pediatric
• surgeon
• idiopathic
• scoliosis
• neuromascular
• condition
• congenital

[MegaBieber8]

I'm a young adult who is dying of severe Scoliosis. Seen Dr Boachie in U.S. last year and he CAN help me BUT it will cost £100,000!. No idea what to do as he's my only chance. So glad for this boy...hope he is well now for good and all the best! xx

[debrada47]

This story brings tears to my eyes. Dr. Lenke, what you have done for Christopher is truly a blessing for him. I hope he is having a great life. Dr. Lenke, may God continue blessing you, touching people's lives in a wonderful way! 

[SoulReaperRX]

Amazing Video!

[RAPPY321]

Dr. Dobbs ROCKS!!

[jdfoster65]

Dr. Lenke is one of the nicest people you will meet- thanks for all you do!

[baghdadbomber27]

country as can be

[patsfanblake]

dr lenke is a good man. he did the same surgery on my sister. although she was not a severe curved as that boy was. she is still now straight as ever

[Addicted2joy]

oh my god...

[drmdk]

Excellent video

DrMDK