Back problems are by no means a phenomenon exclusively attributed to adults. Children and adolescents are also frequently affected, and without timely treatment, these issues can persist throughout their lives. To ensure our young patients can live free from limitations and pain due to spinal deformities or diseases, the Spine Clinic’s pediatric orthopedics department in Berlin is dedicated to promoting healthy and strong backs.
Unfortunately, life does not always proceed in straight lines – and this also applies to the spine. During growth, it can curve and twist, leading to scoliosis.
To ensure proper alignment is restored, the treatment of scoliosis is a key focus of pediatric orthopedics in Berlin.
Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine that occurs when it deviates from its “normal” growth pattern. Often, individual vertebrae are also rotated. The exact reasons why spinal growth deviates from the norm in some cases remain partially unclear to this day. In so-called “idiopathic” scoliosis, a genetic predisposition is usually present. Additionally, muscle diseases, neurological disorders, or congenital malformations can also contribute to spinal curvature.
“THE SPINE MAKES LITTLE ONES STAND TALL.”
In some cases, scoliosis appears very early in younger children. However, it typically develops during periods of rapid growth, usually between the ages of nine and 14. For many years, a significant focus of my work as a spinal specialist has been the treatment of scoliosis. With two decades of experience and expertise in orthopedics and spinal surgery, coupled with profound empathy, especially for my young patients, I guide them and their families at my clinic towards achieving a healthy and straight back.
Regardless of your child’s age or the cause of their scoliosis, our pediatric orthopedics department in Berlin offers the appropriate treatment method.
Each child is assessed individually, as the most effective treatment method varies depending on the degree of curvature and other critical factors such as the child’s age and maturity, the location of the curve, or the bone condition. At the Spine Clinic, we establish an individually tailored therapy in close interdisciplinary collaboration with physiotherapists, general practitioners, and other specialists.
A Healthy Back for Children
THE ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES FOR OUR YOUNG PATIENTS
The following spinal disorders are treated at our locations in Berlin:
- Scoliosis of various etiologies, including idiopathic scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, malformation scoliosis, and secondary scoliosis
- Spinal malformations
- Kyphosis
- Spondylolisthesis
To meet high quality standards, we always work in pediatric orthopedics on the
To ensure your child has a healthy and straight back, we employ these therapies – the most suitable option for your child is always determined individually.
Brace Therapy
With the help of a custom-made brace, the spine is gently but effectively guided in the healthy direction during growth.
Classic Scoliosis Treatment Methods
Tailored to the extent of the curvature and the child’s age, we also employ proven and recognized methods in pediatric orthopedics at our Clinic in Berlin.
Modern Scoliosis Treatment Methods
Using a minimally invasive surgical procedure with magnetically controlled and flexibly adjustable rods, the straightened spine can grow naturally – and straight.
Growth-Modulating Scoliosis Surgery
With innovative procedures such as Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) and, in Germany, Dynamic Scoliosis Correction (DSK) and Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASK, higher-grade curvatures can be corrected without fusion, ensuring mobility.
Modern Kyphosis Therapy
Based on precise diagnostics, including X-rays, CT, or MRI, an exaggerated rounded back is successfully treated, and the lateral profile is restored.
