Scoliosis Texas

03/05/2026

Scoliosis Texas provides treatment for adult scoliosis with a focus on individualized care, including physical therapy and muscle-strengthening exercises. Surgery is considered when non-operative treatment is insufficient. Dr. Geck will only recommend surgery for scoliosis in the most serious cases, where conservative measures have not worked or where the spinal curvature is causing severe pain and severely diminished quality of life. The goal of spine surgery for scoliosis is to restore balance to the spine, reduce pain by decompressing spinal nerves, correct alignment, and stabilizing the vertebrae.

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02/27/2026

Dr. Geck routinely treats hundreds of scoliosis patients a year and is referred patients with the most complicated spinal deformities in the country. Scoliosis Texas offers a patient-tailored approach with a focus on non-surgical treatments before considering surgery. We provide consultations to review health history and diagnostic imaging. Dr. Geck specializes in advanced surgical techniques for scoliosis treatment.

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02/23/2026

Scoliosis Texas offers a range of non-surgical options and surgical treatments for severe curvature. In our pediatric and adolescent scoliosis patients, we have innovated dual bracing techniques, 4th generation surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphosis, minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, spinal stapling, and spinal tethering (fusionless scoliosis surgery) via a minimal incision approach. Patients are encouraged to consult with Dr. Matthew Geck to determine the best course of action for their specific condition and to discuss all available treatment options. Dr. Matthew Geck is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained in Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery.

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02/20/2026

Scoliosis Texas has been based in Austin since 2002. Matthew J. Geck MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained scoliosis surgeon. Dr. Matthew Geck has performed more than 4,000 scoliosis surgeries and is now referred complex pediatric, adolescent and adult scoliosis cases from across the United States, Mexico and Canada. We partner with various healthcare organizations, device companies, and medical professionals to provide state-of-the-art spine care to children not able to receive modern treatments for spine malformations or other complex spine disorders in their communities.

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02/17/2026

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can be detected when a hump appears as the person bends at the waist. The earlier you can detect a spinal curve, the better, because a brace can be of some help to younger patients. Scoliosis surgery may ultimately be required to prevent damage to internal organs and a shortened lifespan. Innovative treatments for pediatric and adolescent scoliosis include minimally invasive scoliosis reconstruction, fusionless scoliosis treatments such as vertebral body tethering or stapling, and less commonly growing constructs in younger patients.

In this special Scoliosis Awareness Month segment, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Geck, leading scoliosis specialist, to explore the realities of scoliosis—one...

01/27/2026

Dr. Geck was the first surgeon in Texas to perform posterior 3 incision minimally invasive scoliosis procedures on both adolescents and young adults with idiopathic scoliosis. Dr. Geck is one of the developers of this procedure, and has presented his short term results, long term results, and learning curve data at many national spine meetings. Using a few small incisions instead of a single long one, and also using muscle sparing surgical approaches, many scoliosis curves can be reconstructed with similar results to traditional open approaches. The benefit of Mini-Scoliosis Surgery to the patient is significant. Compared to an open approach, this minimally invasive approach has less scarring, less muscle dissection, less chance of tissue complications and less blood loss. Other advantages include shorter hospital stay, less pain, and because of the muscle sparing approach, faster return to function.

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01/20/2026

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can be detected when a hump appears as the person bends at the waist. The earlier you can detect a spinal curve, the better, because a brace can be of some help to younger patients. Scoliosis surgery may ultimately be required to prevent damage to internal organs and a shortened lifespan. Innovative treatments for pediatric and adolescent scoliosis include minimally invasive scoliosis reconstruction, fusionless scoliosis treatments such as vertebral body tethering or stapling, and less commonly growing constructs in younger patients. Dr. Matthew Geck has performed more than 4,000 scoliosis surgeries and is now referred complex pediatric, adolescent and adult scoliosis cases from across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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01/16/2026

At Scoliosis Texas, experienced spine surgeon Dr. Matthew Geck offers various types of minimally invasive spine surgery. Scoliosis tethering is an innovative surgical approach used to correct spinal curvature while preserving natural growth and mobility. Tethering leverages a child or teen’s natural growth to gradually correct the curvature over time. Unlike fusion, which limits spinal movement, tethering allows for more flexibility. This reduces the risk of disc wear and tear later in life. Tethering involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery times compared to traditional fusion surgery. The procedure is minimally invasive, performed through small incisions using an endoscope with a camera. Most children can return to school within 2-3 weeks and resume other activities within 3 months. The specialty spine practice has been based in Austin since 2002. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Geck has performed thousands of spine surgeries.

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01/13/2026

Scoliosis Texas is one of few spine centers with EOS diagnostics, an ultra-low-dose X-ray imaging system that scans the spine patient standing upright to reveal the discs under weight bearing. This diagnostic tool enables the spine physician to see the disc under load, from the side and front, which can improve an outcome from spine surgery. This tool is especially important for pediatric scoliosis patients where frequent diagnostic studies are required to track the progression of scoliosis. The EOS system requires 1/3 the radiation of traditional X-rays, thereby lowering the exposure risk significantly over a young person’s lifetime. To make an appointment, call our office at 512-333-0890 or fill out the online appointment form today. Our main Austin clinic location has moved to 1004 West 32nd Street.

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12/22/2025

Dr. Geck’s practice is exclusively focused on the niche of spine and scoliosis surgery. For adults, scoliosis over time can cause discs to herniate from the pressure placed on them from the curve. Another complication can be osteoporosis, where the vertebrae in the spine becomes porous and brittle, causing vertebral fractures. This can limit surgical treatment options. When surgery is necessary, the concern with adults is that the older the patient, the less flexible the spine is for correction, and the more risk for spinal cord damage during correction. In this case, delaying treatment for scoliotic curves can create a problem. Dr. Matthew Geck is a world-renowned specialist in adolescent and adult scoliosis. His practice in Austin is referred Flatback Syndrome patients from across the United States.

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12/18/2025

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 with years of experience treating scoliosis and kyphosis in children, adolescents, and adults. The treatment options for scoliosis continue to advance in partnership with the new predictive knowledge that can help us in children and adolescents. Dr. Geck specializes in various minimally invasive surgical techniques to get patients back to activity.

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12/11/2025

Scoliosis tethering is an innovative surgical approach used to correct spinal curvature while preserving natural growth and mobility. Tethering leverages a child or teen’s natural growth to gradually correct the curvature over time. Unlike fusion, which limits spinal movement, tethering allows for more flexibility. This reduces the risk of disc wear and tear later in life. Tethering involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery times compared to traditional fusion surgery. The procedure is minimally invasive, performed through small incisions using an endoscope with a camera. Most children can return to school within 2-3 weeks and resume other activities within 3 months.

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