Jonathan Camp, MD, Offers Free Scoliosis Exams
Veteran pediatric scoliosis surgeon lends expertise to families in diagnosis of spinal disorder

(LAS VEGAS)—Jonathan Camp, MD, a Las Vegas Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon at Children’s Bone and Spine Surgery, today announced he is offering complimentary scoliosis examinations, including X-Rays if necessary, for children and young adults, 18 years of age and younger.

The complimentary consultations are available from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 8 at Children’s Bone and Spine Surgery’s Las Vegas location, 1525 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 201 (east of I-215). Appointments are necessary and must be made in advance by calling (702) 434-6920. Full body scoliosis x-rays will be included if necessary. Camp plans to hold more such no cost clinics in the future as the need arises.

Scoliosis, a lateral curvature or side-to-side curves of the spine, is most common in females ages 10 to 14. Males may have the condition, but it is much less common. If caught early, treatment can help prevent curve progression and the attendant deformities. However, when left untreated, scoliosis may cause severe cosmetic back and torso deformities, heart and lung problems and eventually pain in the older patients.

While the Clark County School District (CCSD) provides no-cost screenings to students, which Camp participates in quarterly, these additional clinics serve as an opportunity for those who may have been screened by an adult doctor to be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist for children and adolescents. These clinics will also access students in the private schools in Las Vegas. Second opinions are welcome.

“I don’t think parents realize how difficult scoliosis may be to detect without a physical examination from a doctor who knows what to look for,” said Camp, who works regularly with CCSD’s nurses to train them on the diagnostic signs of the condition.

To diagnose scoliosis, Camp observes the patient from both the front and back and looks for any asymmetric abnormalities in the shoulders, rib cage, waist and pelvis.

“The exams are quick and painless,” he said. “It is important that parents bring their children to be examined so if someone does have the condition, treatment can begin immediately.”

Treatment for scoliosis is dependant on a child’s age, remaining growth potential, spinal curve pattern and magnitude, the anticipated rate of progression and appearance, and can range from corrective bracing to surgical intervention.

Jonathan Camp, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children’s Bone and Spine Surgery, at 1525 E. Windmill Lane, Ste. 201 and 653 N. Town Center, Ste. 208. With more than 30 years of experience in pediatric spine focused on scoliosis, he is certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of numerous prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society and the Nevada Medical Association. Camp is a fellow in the Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics (Orthopaedic Subsection). For more information call (702) 434-6920 or go to www.cbsortho.com.