The Portland Scoliosis and Spinal Surgery Centre

215 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PN

Specialist spinal care for children

Spinal conditions are always concerning and you want to know that your child is in the best hands. Our team of spinal surgeons, neurosurgeons and physiotherapists offer exceptional, wrap-around care for children with a wide range of spinal conditions from the common to the complex. These include:

Paediatric spinal trauma or injury
Spina bifida (myelomengocoele) – a gap in the spine that’s present at birth
Scoliosis – a curvature of the spine that’s noticeable from the front

Congenital scoliosis which is present at birth
Early or late onset idiopathic scoliosis otherwise known as neonatal, infantile or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Scoliosis associated with neuromuscular and genetic syndromic conditions, such as ataxia, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Friedreich’s ataxia

Idiopathic and Scheuermann’s kyphosis – a curvature of the spine that’s visible when viewed from the side
Spodylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in which there is a fatigue or fracture of the posterior elements of the vertebra and/or forward slip of one vertebra on to another
Spinal column infections such as discitis/osteomyelitis of the vertebral column

Meet our team

Our specialist spinal team

Our surgical specialists are based at The Portland Hospital and supported by a multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, radiologists, anaesthetists, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, orthotists and play therapy specialists.

Our spinal team meets regularly in a multidisciplinary team forum to discuss paediatric patient cases in depth, ensuring that your child benefits from the best all-round knowledge, advice and treatment for their specific condition.

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Surgery for spinal conditions and scoliosis

Amongst a full breadth of surgical options, our surgeons offer dual-consultant operating as standard to reduce complications and the length of your child’s hospital stay. We also offer combined speciality surgery with neurosurgical and vascular support for added safety.

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Non-surgical treatments for spinal conditions and scoliosis

Spinal conditions often respond well to physiotherapy, which is why we make a wide range of non-surgical physiotherapy available for children with spinal conditions including scoliosis. We also offer bracing programmes for young patients with spinal curves that measure between 25º and 40º, as well as other effective orthotic interventions like specialist footwear and insoles.

What your child can expect from their stay

Our children’s hospital is designed to create a safe and comfortable environment that children and teenagers can remember as much for the kindness they experienced and for the opportunities to play as for the treatment they received.

Play, pet and music therapy

Our play specialists will build your child's confidence, encourage them to talk about their feelings and help them to feel more at ease about a stay or upcoming procedure.

Out-of-the-box-fun

As well as a playroom full of interactive computers, books and toys, there’s a chance to meet Batman and Superman. They’ve even been seen cleaning the hospital’s windows!

Educational support

We work with education specialists who are experienced in teaching children with health problems, learning difficulties or both. We can also assist with re-integrating your child back into their all-important regular school routine.

Quality of care

The standards of care that HCA UK offers through our paediatric services have been recognised for their excellence. Our inpatient paediatric services are based at The Portland Hospital which the CQC found to provide patient-centred care delivered by highly trained compassionate staff, in all paediatric services from outpatient care to complex procedures.

Patient stories

Rhiannon’s courage: Recovering after scoliosis surgery

Rhiannon was an active 14-year-old girl. When she occasionally complained to her parents about aches and pains in her back, there was no reason to think it was anything more sinister than sore muscles from one of her dance classes, or something she’d pulled while horse riding.

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Julie's scoliosis journey

When Julie was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of seven, her case was already more complex than most.

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A life changing procedure

Hattie's story

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Mr Jonathan Lucas

Consultant Orthopaedic Paediatric Spinal Surgeon