Spinal Dysfunction

Like a belt passing through the loops of a pair of jeans, the spinal cord runs through the spine (backbone). The spinal cord carries signals from the brain to the rest of the body. When there’s damage to the spinal cord or spine, it can affect the spine’s ability to move like it should (this is called “spinal dysfunction”). And that can have an impact on kids’ abilities to do many of the things we take for granted every day, like walking and using the bathroom. At Nemours Children's, we use a team approach to treat your child’s condition, while supporting your family at home, at school and in your community. 

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Spinal Dysfunction

Like a belt passing through the loops of a pair of jeans, the spinal cord runs through the spine (backbone). The spinal cord carries signals from the brain to the rest of the body. When there’s damage to the spinal cord or spine, it can affect the spine’s ability to move like it should (this is called “spinal dysfunction”). And that can have an impact on kids’ abilities to do many of the things we take for granted every day, like walking and using the bathroom. At Nemours Children's, we use a team approach to treat your child’s condition, while supporting your family at home, at school and in your community. 

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Spinal Dysfunction

Why Choose Us

At Nemours, our experienced experts help children with spinal dysfunction using state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment. And we provide supportive services to help your family along the way.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete spinal dysfunction care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select satellite Nemours locations.

Florida Highlights

Northeast Florida

We offer complete spinal dysfunction care at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville (working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital) and select satellite locations.

  • Expertise in a wide range of conditions
  • Orthotics and prosthetics shops
  • State-of-the-art imaging services
  • Close relationships with the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: