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Programs & Services


Scoliosis Clinic - Pediatric

Consults and referrals for children and adolescents with abnormal curvature of the spine.

Services include:

  • assessment of spinal deformity
  • suggesting treatment options such as bracing and surgery
  • monitoring progression and referring for spinal orthoses

The children, their caregivers, and health care professionals are educated in proper back care and management of spinal anomalies.

Research is an integral part of this service, all patients and their families are encouraged to participate in ongoing research. Many aspects of the subspecialty clinic is performed and managed by our Nurse Practitioner

Contact Details

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Info
Room 1-170 Clinical Sciences Building
Address
8440 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-3931 (Clinic)
Fax
780-407-6284
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
health care aide (HCA), nurse practitioners (NPs), orthoptists, registered nurses (RNs), rehabilitation practitioners, researchers, surgeons
Eligibility

Children from birth up to 17 years old.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Fees

Additional fees may be applied for treatment or medical equipment not covered by Alberta Health Care


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services