Flatback Syndrome

Flatback syndrome or imbalance can occur after spine surgery. Symptoms such as pain, fatigue, a sensation of falling forward, and stooping can occur. Most people can compensate for this surgically-created imbalance; however, back pain and fatigue eventually become more and more severe and instability significantly increases. Corrective surgery for flatback syndrome requires to perfectly realign the spine to restore ideal balance.

Orthopedic surgeons specializing in complex back surgery for teens & adults, scoliosis treatment and sciatica treatment. Experts on scoliosis in children as well as adult scoliosis, spinal surgeons Dr. Taddonio and Dr. Sharma have experience with all spinal disorders including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, kyphosis and degenerative disc disease. Non-surgical and minimally invasive spine surgery options are evaluated for each patient. Scoliosis & Spinal Surgery offices are located in White Plains, NY and Stamford, CT - Serving patients throughout Westchester County, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut.