Overcoming a Failed Scoliosis Surgery Have you been experiencing back pain or general discomfort for a period of two weeks or more following a failed scoliosis surgery? Are conservative methods, like pain management and physical therapy, not delivering satisfactory results? While many can manage scoliosis pain with a combination of medication and physical therapy, an […]
Dr. Jason Lowenstein Delivers Scoliosis Lecture at Industry Expert Symposium Dr. James C. Wittig, Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center, recently released a recorded lecture by Dr. Jason Lowenstein of The Advanced Spine Center. The lecture, entitled “Pediatric Orthopedics for the Primary Care Practitioner” was given at Morristown Medical Center’s Annual Pediatric Orthopedics […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Has your child recently been diagnosed with scoliosis? If so, then you’re probably wondering what comes next. For many children with scoliosis, treatment often means relying on the assistance of a rigid brace. Although braces can stop the progression of abnormal curvature, they can’t, however, reverse the […]
Lisa’s Scoliosis Recovery Journey Lisa’s scoliosis recovery journey was recently featured in “Moments That Matter,” a collection of inspiring patient recovery stories from the Atlantic Health System, where Dr. Lowenstein serves as the Director of the Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Center. When Lisa L. was 11-years-old, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a sideways curve of the […]
Orthopedic Surgeon vs. Neurosurgeon: Which Doctor is Right for You? When it comes to spine surgery, it cannot be stressed enough: Choosing the right type of doctor for you is everything. More specifically, this means deciding, “Should I enlist the skills of a neurosurgeon? Or, is a board-certified orthopedist more suited to address my needs?” […]