A. Noelle Larson, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who helps children with spinal conditions such as scoliosis. She and her team use innovative techniques such as low-dose imaging and intraoperative computer-guided navigation to provide better options for pediatric patients.
Dr. Larson is a leading expert who is renowned for using new approaches to scoliosis surgery that preserve spinal motion and growth. She has led several research studies evaluating vertebral body tethering and posterior dynamic distraction. Under these protocols, she performed the first surgeries in the United States for three non-fusion scoliosis devices under FDA protocols. She is also leading efforts to develop tools to help families understand the risks and benefits of new surgical techniques, so they can make informed decisions when deciding which approach is best for their child.
In a further commitment to research and evidence-based medicine, Dr. Larson serves as Research Council Chair for the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and sits on the POSNA/Scoliosis Research Society Pediatric Device Task Force. She also holds leadership positions in the Pediatric Spine Study Group and Harms Study Group. She has authored over 180 peer-reviewed articles and is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. Additionally, Dr. Larson serves as Division Chair for Community Orthopedics.
