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Personalized &
State-of-the-Art
Pediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Care

Specialties

X-ray images of a human chest and abdomen with measurements indicating spinal curvatures: on the left, a scoliosis curve of 21.5 degrees, 40 degrees, and 37.8 degrees; on the right, a different spinal curvature of 12.7 degrees, 13 degrees, and 8.09 degrees.

Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering

Anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) uses a flexible cord inserted through the chest or flank to help correct scoliosis over time with a patient’s own growth. Dr. Cho is the only surgeon in Los Angeles that performs this highly specialized procedure.

X-ray images of a human chest and spine showing the curvature of the spine before and after corrective treatment. The left image shows a 75.5-degree curvature, and the right image shows a 9.77-degree curvature.

Posterior Spinal Fusion

Posterior spinal fusion is the gold standard for correction of most scoliosis and kyphosis patients. Dr. Cho uses the latest techniques to maximize curve correction and minimize pain and time in the hospital.

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General Pediatric Orthopaedics

Dr. Cho also treats any general pediatric orthopaedic conditions including: broken bones (fractures), knock-knees, leg length discrepancy, sports related injuries, lumps and bumps, tendon and ligament injuries, and pain. X-rays are available in office.

More about
Dr. Cho

Dr. Cho believes that every child deserves individualized care, regardless of their medical challenge. Innovation is key to his practice; he is the only surgeon in the Los Angeles area that performs Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

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