Adult spinal deformity encompasses a wide range of conditions that can cause the spine to lose its normal alignment. While scoliosis is one form of spinal deformity, many patients develop spinal imbalance as a result of age-related degeneration, arthritis, fractures, or previous spine surgery. These conditions can lead to chronic back pain, leg pain, difficulty standing upright, and reduced ability to walk or perform everyday activities.
Dr. Chan specializes in advanced minimally invasive techniques to restore spinal alignment while minimizing disruption to the surrounding muscles and soft tissues. Whenever appropriate, these approaches can reduce blood loss, postoperative pain, complications, and recovery time compared with traditional open deformity surgery.
Successful deformity correction requires more than simply straightening the spine—it requires restoring each patient’s unique spinal shape and balance. Dr. Chan utilizes advanced AI-enabled preoperative planning, including designing patient-specific interbody implants and patient-specific rods, to help achieve individualized alignment goals based on each patient’s anatomy and functional needs. This personalized approach is designed to optimize long-term outcomes.
Dr. Chan has helped pioneer minimally invasive techniques for adult spinal deformity and has been invited to lecture nationally and internationally on the latest innovations in minimally invasive deformity correction. He remains committed to incorporating emerging technologies and evidence-based surgical strategies to provide patients with safe, durable, and personalized care.
Learn more: Watch Dr. Chan’s invited plenary lecture at the annual AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section meeting, Update on Minimally Invasive Spinal Deformity Surgery:
