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Spine Deformity Program

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

About Us

Our Spine Deformity program is the only one of its kind in the region, providing expert care from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Our multispecialty team, including specialized nurses and a dedicated nurse coordinator, works closely with families to manage spinal deformities and ensure the best outcomes for your child’s spine development.

We offer 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 reduce radiation exposure.

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

Pediatric orthopedic research is important to our pediatric providers resulting them to be actively involved in ongoing research that ensures they stay at the forefront of developing and implementing the most effective treatments. Our pediatric providers are also members of leading organizations like the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Society of North America.

Contact Us

Address:

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

Fax:

402.955.6529

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

Paul W. Esposito

Paul W. Esposito, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Kwangwon Park

Kwangwon Park, MD, PhD

Languages: Korean, English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Smitha E. Mathew

Smitha E. Mathew, MBBS

Languages: Hindi, Tamil, English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Vivek Dutt

Vivek Dutt, MBBS

Languages: Tamil, Punjabi, Hindi, English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Brian P. Hasley

Brian P. Hasley, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

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Natalie N. Englebretson, 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

Our pediatric orthopedic experts focus on injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. From simple sprains to complex disorders like spina bifida, our pediatric orthopedics team has your family covered.

Clinics and Programs

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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.