Spine deformity
Published on 20 April 2020
The service provides care for people who have acquired a spinal deformity in childhood or adolescence. Care is provided at both the Royal Infirmary and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh.
What is the Scottish National Spine Deformity Service?
Patients referred to the service will undergo an initial assessment and investigation. Following this, a decision will be made about whether a patient is suitable for orthotics (bracing) or surgery.
Reducing spinal curvature and enhancing quality of life are the aims of the treatment.
Find further information on the Scottish National Spine Deformity Service website.
Lead clinician
Dr Mary Rose, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist
NSD contact
Programme Manager, Mel Miller – mel.miller@nhs.net – 0131 2757483
Address
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
1 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
9 Sciennes Road
Edinburgh
EH9 1LF