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The Portland Scoliosis and Spinal Surgery Centre
215 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PN
London
W1W 5PN
Find the integrated care your child needs
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
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.
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.
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.
Our London clinics and centres
You can visit our HCA UK outpatient centres at The Portland Hospital with your child - our intensive paediatric care unit is also based there. You can also see some our paediatricians at our clinics in Chiswick, Golders Green, Elstree and at The Shard.
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House 347-353 Chiswick High Road W4 4HS London
Golders Green Outpatients
Roman House, 296 Golders Green Road Golders Green NW11 9PY London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
The Waterfront Business Park Beaufort House, Elstree Road WD6 3BS Elstree
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
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.
A life-changing procedure
When Mr Lucas diagnosed Hattie as having severe spinal scoliosis, it was clear major corrective surgery would be required. Here Hattie's parents help share her story from diagnosis through to treatment and recovery.
Julie's scoliosis journey
Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and scoliosis at a very young age, Julie's case was more complex than most. Here, Julie's parents talk about the family’s journey and life after surgery.
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.
Request an appointment with a paediatric specialist
To talk to us or book an appointment, simply call the paediatric team on the number below.