Orthopedic Surgery

Overview

Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Jeremy L. Fogelson, M.D., discusses adult scoliosis treatment options and diagnosis. He talks about the variety of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Surgery can be a very effective treatment when it's used in the right patients. Dr. Fogelson talks about the value of finding a scoliosis specialist who diagnoses and creates individualized treatment plans for patients in a collaborative setting. This allows physicians to work with the patient to create a plan that is the least invasive option possible.