Overview
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves abnormally, twisting sideways on the coronal plane. Kyphosis is a sagittal-plane deformity where the spine curves forward abnormally, leading to a rounded or hunchback appearance. The primary goals of correction are to stop curve progression, reduce deformity and maintain trunk balance. Modern technology enables safe, effective outcomes using intra-operative neuromonitoring (IONM) for real-time spinal cord monitoring.
The Procedure
- 1Traditional Posterior Spinal Fusion — permanently fuses adjacent vertebrae using rods, screws, hooks or wires
- 2Temporary Growing Rod (TGR) — delays definitive fusion while the child grows, lengthened every 6–12 months
- 3Novel fusionless approaches — growth modulation slows outer-curve growth while the inner side develops normally
- 4Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (AVBT) — fusionless method retaining mobility with reduced invasiveness
Benefits
- Stops curve progression and reduces deformity
- Maintains trunk balance
- Real-time spinal cord monitoring for safety (IONM)
- Fusionless options preserve mobility
Why choose Dr. M.D.S. Sasidharan?
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon (MS Ortho, FASSI) with 5,000+ spinal surgeries
International training: endoscopic spine surgery (Germany) & deformity (Seoul); AO Spine Asia Pacific fellowship
Specialist in endoscopic (keyhole), robotic & non-fusion (VBT) scoliosis surgery
Patient-first: the least invasive option that resolves your problem
Medically reviewed by Dr. M.D.S. Sasidharan, Consultant Spine Surgeon, Iswarya Hospital OMR, Chennai. Outcomes vary by patient — consult for personalised advice.