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Pediatric Back and Spine Care

Children can experience a wide range of back and spine conditions that may need medical care. In the Sutter Health network, we provide compassionate, family-focused care and are committed to helping children stay active and healthy.

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  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Therapeutic and Non-Surgical Care

Expert Care for Kids

If your child has a back or spine problem, you want care provided by compassionate, knowledgeable experts. In the Sutter Health network, pediatric back and spine specialists are committed to keeping your child as healthy and active as possible, and that’s why we strive to provide the most effective and least invasive treatments available. Many of the surgeons are nationally recognized as leaders in minimally invasive and complex orthopedic and neurologic surgery.

We care for a wide range of spine conditions and deformities, including:

  • Scoliosis
  • Spina bifida
  • Kyphosis
  • Congenital and developmental spinal abnormalities
  • Tumors
  • Infections
  • Trauma

We offer an integrated approach to treatment and partner with specialists to provide programs including physical therapy and rehabilitation.

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Minimally Invasive Procedures

Sutter Health network back and spine experts offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures to reduce pain and restore mobility.

Health and Wellness

Exercise and Kids: Why They Need It

Exercise and Kids: Why They Need It

Use this guide to how to keep your family active and healthy.

Exercise and Kids: Why They Need It

Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Kali R. Tileston, M.D.

Kali R. Tileston, M.D.

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Peter P. Sun, M.D.

Peter P. Sun, M.D.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

George Picetti, III, M.D.

George Picetti, III, M.D.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

Laura Prolo, M.D.

Laura Prolo, M.D.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

Kevin Shea, M.D.

Kevin Shea, M.D.

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D.

Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

Steven L. Frick, M.D.

Steven L. Frick, M.D.

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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