Mid-Back / Thoracic

X-ray image showing spine curved by scoliosis

What Is the Best Treatment for Scoliosis in Adults?

Understanding Spine Structure The spine, or backbone, naturally has a slight curve toward the front and back. This S-curve provides optimal support to the body while creating space around organs for unhindered function. From the front, however, the spine should appear perfectly straight. A healthy spine does not bend to either side, maintaining the bodyโ€™s […]

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Physician evaluates scoliosis in patient

What Are Symptoms of Scoliosis?

The spine performs an important role in providing support and mobility to the body. When it develops abnormally, a person may struggle with pain, reduced mobility, and other health consequences. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatments for spine conditions, including spinal deformities such as scoliosis, at locationsย across New Jersey.

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Female surgeon performing minimally invasive surgery on patient

The Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

The neurosurgeons at NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute are all board-certified and specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery. Led by Dr. Branko Skovrlj, one of the best-in-class neurosurgeons in New Jersey, NU-Spine is one of the few places that specialize in complex spine proceduresย using minimally invasive techniques. Here, we detail the benefits of

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X-ray image of adult patient with severe spine curvature

Can Adults Develop Scoliosis?

Dr. Branko Skovrlj, the founder of NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, is world-renowned for his contributions to treating spinal deformities. He and his expert medical team perform cutting-edge procedures to help patients relieve symptoms of scoliosis, including adults, at locations in Paramus, Woodbridge, Toms River, Jersey City, and Holmdel, NJ. Here, we discuss the signs and symptoms most commonly seen in adult scoliosis patients, as well as the importance of seeing a spine specialist.

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