Scoliosis Texas

08/06/2025

In a child or adolescent, where the bones are not fully formed as in an adult, wearing an external brace can sometimes be effective at stopping progression of the curve. When bracing fails to work or is not an option, there are now two new minimally invasive options that access the spine through tiny incisions near the ribs. Vertebral Body Stapling uses a series of staples on one side of the vertebrae to correct scoliosis like braces on teeth. Vertebral Body Tethering uses a cable attached to one side of the vertebrae to correct and then control the curve. Both techniques work on one side of the curve to prevent it from worsening during the adolescent growth spurt. Sometimes it may be the only surgery needed. A benefit of both minimally invasive techniques is that they don’t burn any bridges and more traditional corrective instrumentation can be used later on if necessary. Tethering applies mostly to adolescent spinal curves that are still in the growth spurt stage. Typically the teen needs to have 30% of their growth left (age 14 for girls and age 16 for boys). A candidate would have idiopathic scoliosis with curve less than 65 degrees who are generally flexible and whose bone structure is large enough to accept the installation of screws and anchors into the vertebrae. The young patient should also have failed traditional bracing, or cannot tolerate wearing a brace.

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08/01/2025

Matthew J. Geck MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine and scoliosis surgeon. He is experienced in minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, spinal stapling and tethering (fusionless scoliosis surgery), complex spinal reconstruction, osteotomy surgery, and revision surgeries. Dr. Geck’s practice is exclusively focused on the niche of spine and scoliosis surgery. This includes patients with adult and pediatric scoliosis, kyphosis, failed surgeries, spinal cord compression, flatback syndrome and other complex spinal problems. He specialty spine practice has been based in Austin since 2002. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Geck has performed over 3,000 spine surgeries. His scoliosis practice receives patients from across Texas, surrounding areas and Mexico.

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07/28/2025

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine deviates from its normal alignment and leads to abnormal curvature of the spine. The normal shape of the spine helps with weight-bearing, balance, and shock absorption. Adult scoliosis is most commonly due to degeneration of joints in the spine, and treatment is generally based on severity of pain or functional limitations. Advanced scoliosis can cause back pain and difficulty breathing. If pain persists or physical function is significantly limited, surgery may be considered. Surgery is indicated when patients have severe pain or if the curvature is progressively getting worse. Whenever possible, we perform surgery using minimally invasive techniques to help you recover faster and with less pain.

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07/21/2025

Dr. Matthew Geck is a highly experienced scoliosis specialist. Dr. Matthew Geck is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained in Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery. We offer highly specialized treatments that may not be available elsewhere. Dr. Matthew Geck upholds the highest standards of patient care. We offer less invasive surgical techniques that can help you recover faster and with less pain. If you’ve been told you need spine surgery, we can give you a second opinion. We guide you through every step of spine surgery, from your initial consultation to rehabilitation.

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07/14/2025

Dr. Matthew Geck has devoted his career to caring for patients with scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spinal problems. He has one of the largest spinal deformity practices in southwest United States. Dr. Geck ’s professional career has been almost exclusively dedicated to patients with scoliosis. His studies have led him to the development of various treatments, techniques, and procedures for scoliosis. We have been at the cutting edge of scoliosis care and each subsequent innovation since we started in Austin in 2002. Dr. Geck specializes in various minimally invasive surgical techniques to get patients back to activity. The treatment options for scoliosis continue to advance in partnership with the new predictive knowledge that genetic testing can give us in children and adolescents. The majority of cases in adolescents tend to have a genetic basis. This experience pays off for our patients. Experienced surgeons lead to better results and more importantly better outcomes.

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07/07/2025

Scoliosis Texas serves children and adults with scoliosis, spinal deformities, and other complex spine problems in a patient and family centered, disease focused, multidisciplinary center. Dr. Matthew Geck is dedicated to providing the very best scoliosis treatment in Texas. Focusing his practice on the treatment of scoliosis and other spinal disorders, Dr. Geck has grown to become the top scoliosis specialist. Whether it is tethering or minimally invasive surgery for scoliosis, or the most complicated surgery to fix a patient with spinal cord compression, the final judges of our service to our community is our patients. Our goal is to return you or your child to normal life.

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06/25/2025

Scoliosis Texas is at the forefront of treatment knowledge. Scoliosis Texas provides treatment recommendations that are tailored to the individual patient. Scoliosis treatment is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Only when conservative options fail do we consider the surgical route for scoliosis care. The goal of surgery is to correct the curvature and maintain the spine in a new, normal position. Dr. Matthew Geck delivers the world’s best scoliosis treatment through innovation, education and patient-centered care. Dr. Geck is highly trained, dedicated, and experienced in achieving better outcomes for scoliosis patients.

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06/20/2025

Abnormal curvature of the spine is called scoliosis. Scoliosis is a complex condition with many factors that influence the chance of progression. While some forms of scoliosis are present at birth, the overwhelming majority of cases develop during adolescence. Sometimes the abnormal curve continues to worsen over time to cause pain and other symptoms. Degenerative scoliosis occurs in adults due to degeneration of the spine by spinal arthritis and/or disc damage. In mild cases, it may only be possible to detect scoliosis on an X-ray.

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06/13/2025

Scoliosis Texas offers an evidence-based approach to scoliosis case management. The patients at Scoliosis Texas include children, adolescents, and adults seeking assessment and treatment options. Our goal is to provide the right treatment at the right time for patients with scoliosis. Not only does Dr. Matthew Geck treat hundreds of scoliosis patients a year, he is also referred the most complicated patients with the most severe spinal deformities in the country. Dr. Matthew Geck is a leader in providing scoliosis education, treatment, and surgical expertise to other health professionals.

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06/04/2025

Scoliosis Texas provides focused scoliosis care with the best course of treatment that is most suitable for your situation. At Scoliosis Texas, we offer a large variety of treatments to help people with scoliosis. Dr. Geck is one of the best doctors for scoliosis treatment in Texas and the founder of Scoliosis Texas. His expert knowledge and surgical options utilize the most cutting-edge technology available today. Vertebral Body Stapling uses a series of staples on one side of the vertebrae to correct scoliosis, like braces on teeth. Vertebral Body Tethering uses a cable attached to one side of the vertebrae to correct and then control the curve. Our practice is focused on doing what is best for you. Contact us today to set up an appointment with one of the best centers for scoliosis treatment in Texas.

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05/30/2025

Our research arm, the Spine and Scoliosis Research Foundation, focuses on improving clinical spine care, minimally invasive scoliosis solutions, spinal tethering, improving patient safety, collecting and improving patient results and outcomes. This informs our clinical care and helps us improve and innovate. In our pediatric and adolescent scoliosis patients, we have innovated dual bracing techniques, 4th generation surgical techniques for Scoliosis and Scheuermanns Kyphosis, Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery, spinal stapling or tethering (fusionless scoliosis surgery) via a minimal incision approach, halo gravity traction, and vertebral column resection for the most complex cases of spinal deformities. In addition, we have special expertise in transoral decompression and complex pediatric reconstruction for craniocervical abnormalities. Our goal is to return you or your child to normal life, and to take care of you or your child at every stage of life.

Dr. Matthew Geck is involved in research that advances the treatment of scoliosis through his association with Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas. This vid...

05/29/2025

We have been at the cutting edge of scoliosis care and each subsequent innovation since we started here in Austin in 2002. This experience pays off for our patients. Research papers and study group data shows that in scoliosis care, experienced surgeons lead to better results and more importantly…better outcomes and happier patients.

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