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Pediatric back and spine care

Children can have various back and spine conditions that may need medical attention. We offer family-focused care designed to help children stay active and healthy.

Why choose Sutter?

If your child has a back or spine problem, you want care provided by compassionate specialists dedicated to keeping your child healthy and active. Many of our surgeons are nationally recognized as leaders in minimally invasive and complex orthopedic and neurologic surgery. We aim to provide the most effective and least invasive treatments to help them get back to being a kid again.

By the numbers

150+

neurologists

provide comprehensive neurology care that guides people from prevention to recovery.

$20,000

contributed

to a partnership with Bay FC that empowers young female athletes and offers injury prevention services.

40+

spine surgeons

perform routine and complex spinal surgeries at Sutter facilities.

5

pediatric surgical locations

operate on kids, treating spina bifida, scoliosis, kyphosis and more.

Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at 888-834-1788.

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Care that keeps kids moving

Find pediatric spine care at Sutter, where specialists treat scoliosis and injuries to keep your child active.

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