Scoliosis Treatment Tampa ,FL
Advanced Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery at Montesano Spine & Sport
Restore Balance. Protect Growth. Improve Posture.
Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the normally straight vertical spine. While a healthy spine appears straight when viewed from the back, scoliosis creates a side-to-side curve that may progress over time. Early evaluation and proper treatment are important to prevent worsening deformity and long-term complications.
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Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
Advanced Imaging & Curve Monitoring
Personalized Treatment Plans
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Trusted Scoliosis Care in Tampa FL
Common Scoliosis Conditions Treated
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Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Congenital Scoliosis
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis
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Degenerative Adult Scoliosis
About Us
Montesano Spine & Sport
At Montesano Spine & Sport, we provide advanced scoliosis evaluation and treatment in Tampa, FL. Our practice is led by Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon experienced in managing complex spinal deformities in both adolescents and adults.
Dr. Montesano offers expertise in:
- Spinal Deformity Correction
- Non-Surgical Curve Management
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Degenerative & Progressive Spine Conditions
Our focus is simple: early detection, individualized care strategies, and long-term spinal health that improves posture, balance, and overall quality of life.
Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. Montesano provides comprehensive care for sports-related spine conditions, including:
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
- Congenital Spinal Curvature
- Spinal Imbalance Disorders
- Progressive Curve Conditions
- Complex Spinal Reconstruction
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With advanced training in spinal fusion and deformity correction techniques, he develops customized treatment plans focused on curve control, spinal alignment, and long-term stability.
Why Seek Specialized Scoliosis Care?
When viewed from the side, the spine has natural curves. From the back, it should appear straight. In scoliosis, abnormal lateral curvature can worsen during growth or aging, affecting posture and organ function in severe cases.Â
- Early identification of curve progression
- Accurate measurement using imaging studies
- Non-surgical and surgical management options
- Monitoring during growth spurts
- Long-term spinal alignment strategies
Not all spinal curves require surgery. A detailed evaluation determines the most appropriate treatment plan.
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Types and Causes of Scoliosis
Idiopathic Scoliosis:The most common type, with no clearly identifiable cause. It often develops during adolescence and may progress during periods of rapid growth.
Congenital Scoliosis:Caused by abnormal spinal bone development before birth, leading to structural curvature present early in life.
Neuromuscular Scoliosis:Associated with muscle or nerve disorders that affect spinal support and alignment.
Degenerative Scoliosis:Occurs in adults due to age-related disc and joint degeneration, previous spinal surgery, or osteoporosis.
Understanding Risk and Progression:Approximately 2% to 3% of adolescents are affected by scoliosis. Females are more likely to experience curve progression, particularly during puberty when growth is rapid.
Warning signs may include:
- Uneven shoulders or hips
- Prominent shoulder blade
- Uneven waistline
- Body leaning to one side
- One side of the rib cage appearing higher
Early assessment, including physical examination and imaging, helps determine severity and guide treatment decisions.
Real experiences exceptional healthcare delivered
Dr. Montesano, reviewed all my lower back issues and is preparing me for all the future steps for surgery.
Additionally, a very organized office with great staff. I highly recommend Dr. Montasano for anyone with back, neck or any orthopedic needs.
The staff all the way down everyone was helpful, knowledgeable & took care of my husband very well.
Feedback after 6 months of surgery.
Patient: A Vilela
DOB: October 31, 1967.
Age: 57 years old
Height: 5.07
Weight: 158 pounds
Surgery: L5/S1 lumbar disc replacement (Prodisc L), July 25, 2024. Sarasota.
Post-operative evolution
After the surgery carried out on July 25, 2024, recovery took place without major efforts until November 2024.
Feeling good, wanting to run again, I made an action plan to run a 5K at a constant speed. I felt so good that I chose not to seek help from physiotherapists.
To help with strengthening, I started using a weight vest which, together with the CamelBack, totals a load of around 19 pounds.
Evolution
- November 2024: Walk 5K to 6K (3.10 to 3.72 miles). Presenting pain in the T8 thoracic spine region during some training and in day-to-day occasions.
- December 2024: walk and run 6k to 8k (3.72 to 4.97 miles), interleaving 5 minutes of walking with 5 minutes of running, 5 to 6 times a week. Presenting two episodes of mild pain in the L5 region during exercise, having stopped running and keeping walking. Also presenting moderate pain with discomfort in the region of the T8 thoracic spine on the right side for more than 10 times but not only during exercise but also in everyday life after physical exercise. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region.
- January 2025: walk and run 6k to 10k (3.72 to 6.21), interleaving 5 minutes of walking with 10 minutes of running, 5 to 6 times a week. There was no pain in the T8 thoracic spine region during training, but during some daily activities such as getting in and out of a car several times a day, there is a lot of torsion. No physical activity in the last week this month due to a strain on my left calf. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region.
- February 2, 2025: Street race, Publix Run and Arts 5K, held in the city of Fort Myers - FL, still wearing a 19 pounds load. Running performed at constant speed without any pain in the spine region as a whole. The journey took 31 minutes, and I felt a muscle strain in the calf of my left leg, which led me to walk the last 100 meters. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region. Mild discomfort in the right back at T8 at the end of the day.
- March 2, 2025: Streat race, Megalodon Weekend 5k, held in the city of Venice – FL, without a weight vest. Running performed at constant speed without any pain. The jorney took 26:35:55. Without discomfort in the right back at T8. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region.
- March 13, 2025: Keeping my focus on activities, today I ran 10K, 1:09:46 and during this activity I continue to use the 19 pound vest, never running less than 5K at least 3 times a week. Without any pain. It's as if I had never had pain in the lower back.
- The photos are from the race held on February 2, 2025, March 2, 2025 and March 13, 2025.
Thanking Montesano Spine & Sport again – Dr Pasquale X. Montesano
I will only see Dr. Montesano here in Florida. I highly recommend him.
He's really a great Dr
Also the cleanliness and the beautiful clinic is beyond expectations. Thank you for all your help 🙏
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