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Spine Deformity Program

The Spine Deformity Program at Children’s Nebraska provides specialized care for children with spinal conditions, offering individualized treatment plans to correct deformities and improve mobility. Our expert team utilizes advanced techniques to achieve the best outcomes for your patient's spinal health.

About Us

At Children’s Nebraska, our Spine Deformity Program is the only one of its kind in the region, offering expert care from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Our multidisciplinary team, including specialized nurses and a dedicated nurse coordinator, works closely with families to manage spinal deformities and ensure the best outcomes for your patient’s spinal development.

We provide personalized treatment plans, utilizing the latest technology such as the O-arm 3-D intraoperative navigation system, Stealth navigation for improved surgical visualization and EOS low-dose imaging to minimize radiation exposure.

Additionally, our team offers the Schroth Method, or physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE), a non-surgical option designed to improve posture and manage pain for patients with scoliosis. A specially trained physical therapist will develop a tailored exercise plan for each patient.

Our pediatric orthopedic providers are committed to advancing the field through ongoing research, ensuring they stay at the forefront of developing and implementing the most effective treatments. They are also active members of leading organizations such as the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Society of North America.

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Fax completed forms to 402.955.6445.
Allow 48 hours for referrals to process.

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Referrals can be sent through our online portal, EpicCare Link. First-time users must click "Request New Account" to enroll.

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Contact Us

Address:

Children’s Nebraska Specialty Pediatric Center
4th Floor
111 N. 84th St.,
Omaha, NE 68114

Fax:

402.955.6529

Providers' Priority Line

Additional Information:

The Providers' Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions and transport services.

Conditions We Treat

Children’s Spine Deformity program treats a wide range of spinal conditions in children, including scoliosis, kyphosis, and other congenital or acquired spine deformities.

Meet Our Providers

Kwangwon Park

Kwangwon Park, MD, PhD

Languages: Korean, English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Paul W. Esposito

Paul W. Esposito, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Brian P. Hasley

Brian P. Hasley, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Vivek Dutt

Vivek Dutt, MBBS

Languages: Tamil, Punjabi, Hindi, English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Smitha E. Mathew

Smitha E. Mathew, MBBS

Languages: Hindi, Tamil, English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Bridget A. Burke

Bridget A. Burke, PA-C

Language: English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Treatments and Services

We offer a range of personalized treatment options for spine deformities, including advanced surgical and non-surgical interventions designed to meet each child’s specific needs.

Related Specialties

Orthopedics | For Providers

Our team is well-known for having the only children’s hospital orthopedic providers in the region with subspecialty training in treating complex disorders, such as scoliosis and metabolic bone disease.

Clinics and Programs

What Sets Us Apart

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Specialized Pediatric Care

As the only pediatric spine deformity program in the region, we provide focused care that is tailored to the unique needs of children, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their spinal health.

Cutting-Edge Technology

We use advanced technology like the O-arm 3-D navigation system and EOS low-dose imaging to enhance surgical precision and minimize radiation exposure, ensuring safe and effective treatment.

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Family-Centered Approach

Our multidisciplinary team works closely with families, offering personalized treatment plans and providing support through every step of the recovery process to ensure both the child and family are well-informed and involved.

Awards and Honors

Our providers are members of the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Society of North America.