Cerebral Palsy Spinal Deformity

Patient Cases

Cerebral Palsy with Scoliosis, a less invasive way of achieving substantial correction
When this patient with cerebral palsy first came to Dr. Bridwell, he recommended that she wear a body brace to help slow down the progression of her curves. However, even with the brace, her curves got worse.   Read more
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders characterized by muscle stiffness (also called spasticity), making everyday activities such as walking, talking, eating, and holding objects difficult.
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When Spine Surgery for CP is Recommended
  • If Dr. Bridwell believes that the patient’s spinal curve will get worse and cause other health problems
  • If the patient has poor spinal balance and alignment, making it difficult to stand or sit comfortably
How Dr. Bridwell Treats Cerebral Palsy
Posterior Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation: Dr. Bridwell will perform the surgery from the back of the spine; that’s called a posterior approach. He will correct the curve.
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