A Littleton woman is finally back on her bike and feeling good after Dr. Shay Bess corrected her scoliosis.  

The International Spine Study Group (ISSG) is the most influential and productive research entity in adult spine deformity worldwide.  With 28 research sites in the U.S. and Canada and over 40 participating surgeons and data scientists, the ISSG is committed to defining and improving the standards by which patients with adult spine deformity are evaluated and treated.

Dr. Shay Bess discusses surgery for adults suffering from scoliosis

Dr. Shay Bess, a member of the EOS Scientific Advisory Board, explains the importance of EOSedge technology for accurate surgical planning and improving patient outcomes

There are many factors that cause spinal deformities and Dr. Shay Bess has been looking into these factors to give patients more specialized treatments. He found that many patients with the same deformity were suffering from the same deficiency. Through this discovery, he has been able to specialize the treatment he gives patients depending on the deformity.

What are the expectations of improvement when patients with Scoliosis are treated correctly?

The National Spine Health Foundation speaks to Dr. Shay Bess:  The Importance of Spine Health Research

For World Spine Day, we spoke with Dr. Shay Bess, a faculty member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and one of only four experts appointed to represent the United States on an SRS task force to develop outcome measures for scoliosis surgery.

Dr. Shay Bess  offers referring physicians helpful information on evaluation protocols and offers parents education about a pediatric specialist visit regarding scoliosis.   

Dr. Shay Bess appeared on CBS News Colorado to discuss how he helps his patients.