There is a large difference in treating scoliosis with our Anterior Scoliosis Correction versus others’ approaches like standard posterior surgery or VBT; "Anterior Scoliosis Correction surgery comprises a combination of proprietary techniques which allow for correction of both small and large curves as well as flexible or stiff curves in growing and mature individuals. It is a very powerful approach. It is much less invasive and a much more muscle sparing surgery than posterior surgery as well" says Dr. Antonacci. This is exemplified by the major difference in recovery time. Only six weeks after Dr. Antonacci's Anterior Scoliosis Correction surgery, patients return to unrestricted activity such as dance or gymnastics. Traditional posterior fusion surgery and recovery usually takes six months or more for the muscles and bone to heal.

“ Lucy’s curve was too stiff for the traditional VBT and so the team individualized her treatment using powerful yet muscle sparing techniques of anterior scoliosis correction. “The expertise of Dr Antonacci and Dr. Betz to reduce Lucy’s curve to 16 degrees and make her rib hump barely visible was incredible. We are so thankful and believe strongly this team have given Lucy the chance of a pain free life with a beautiful back.”