What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a disorder of the spine in which the vertebrae actually rotate and a curve is created in either the upper or lower back. Patients can experience a mild case with little pain or disfigurement and little change throughout life or a more severe case, where patients face an increase in curvature and pain and disfigurement which can cause difficulties walking and even breathing.

The Baylor Scoliosis Center offers patients suffering from the mental and physical pain of scoliosis hope for a cure even for many patients who have been told their condition is untreatable. The Baylor Scoliosis Center offers comprehensive diagnosis of each patients specific curvature through extensive testing including specialized x-rays. Each individual situation is assessed to determine the best treatment option for you and help you recover and get back to your life -- healthier and happier.