James Policy , MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Director, Scoliosis Center
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Residency: Stanford University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA
Fellowship: Shriner's Hospital for Children, Portland, OR
Board Certification: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Language(s): English
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James Policy, MD, Orthopedics
Summary
James Policy, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and director of the Scoliosis Center. Dr. Policy is an expert on pediatric orthopedic surgery. He specializes in pediatric sports injuries and pediatric orthopedic trauma. Dr. Policy is the director of resident education for orthopedic surgery. As a lover of outdoor activities, he has a special interest in helping young athletes avoid common sports injuries such as swimmer’s shoulder and shin splints.
Compelling Fact
Scoliosis affects 2 percent of women and 0.5 percent of men in the general population. Over 80 percent of scoliosis cases are idiopathic, meaning there is no known cause. Most idiopathic scoliosis cases are found in otherwise healthy people.
Source: Iscoliosis.com
Expertise
- Scoliosis
- Spinal deformity surgery
- Sports medicine
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal, lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Scoliosis has many causes; some cases are caused by injury, others are genetically related.
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