Adult Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Correction

Adult spinal deformity — including scoliosis, kyphosis, and flatback syndrome — can cause debilitating back pain, difficulty standing upright, and progressive neurological symptoms. Dr. DelSole specializes in complex reconstructive spine surgery to restore spinal alignment, decompress nerves, and improve quality of life for patients with adult deformity.

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Is Deformity Surgery Right for You?

You may be a candidate for spinal deformity correction surgery if you experience:

Progressive adult scoliosis causing pain or functional decline
Kyphosis or flatback syndrome making it difficult to stand upright or look straight ahead
Sagittal imbalance with forward lean and inability to stand erect without bending knees
Spinal stenosis in the setting of scoliosis causing leg pain or weakness
Failed prior deformity surgery requiring revision

Every patient is unique. Dr. DelSole performs a thorough evaluation including physical examination, imaging (X-rays, CT, and MRI), and discussion of your goals to determine if you are a good surgical candidate.

Surgery at a Glance

Complexity

These are among the most complex operations in orthopaedic surgery — fellowship training is essential

Approach

Individualized surgical plans combining osteotomies, interbody fusions, and long-segment instrumentation

Hospital Stay

Typically 3-5 days

Goal

Restore spinal balance, decompress nerves, and improve ability to stand upright

The Procedure

Every deformity case is different. Dr. DelSole develops individualized surgical plans that may include posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screw instrumentation, Smith-Petersen or Ponte osteotomies to restore lordosis, three-column osteotomies (pedicle subtraction osteotomy or vertebral column resection) for severe rigid deformities, and interbody fusions at key levels for additional correction. Intraoperative neuromonitoring is used throughout to protect the spinal cord and nerve roots. The goal is not just to straighten the spine but to restore global sagittal balance — the most important factor in long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Why Dr. DelSole

Edward M. DelSole, MD

Dr. DelSole is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and complex spinal procedures. He brings a commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based surgical decision-making.

Fellowship-trained at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute (one of the nation's top spine programs)
Board-certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chief Resident, NYU Langone Orthopaedic Surgery
Active member, Lumbar Spine Research Society and North American Spine Society
Published researcher with 30+ peer-reviewed publications
Fellowship at Rothman included extensive training in complex adult deformity reconstruction
Consultant for Foundation Surgical, developing novel intrabody osteotomy techniques for spinal deformities

Living with scoliosis or spinal deformity? Get an expert evaluation.

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Dr. Edward M. DelSole specializes in complex reconstructive spine surgery for adult spinal deformity.

Wyomissing, PA • Serving patients throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region