Dr. Junlin Yang
Spinal Surgery
Professor · Chief Physician · Doctoral Supervisor · MD
Dr.Yang is the leader of Spine Center and Pediatric Orthopedics in Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, the director of Scoliosis Clinical Research Center of Pediatrics College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and the director of SMA Scoliosis Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
Orthopedic Expert
Spinal Deformities
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
30+ yrs
Experience
10,000+
Conservative Treatment
3,000+
Spinal Surgeries
Expertise
Professional Background
Dr. Yang has been engaged in orthopedic clinical and research work for over 30 years, with a current focus on spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. His main research areas include:
- Clinical and basic research on spinal deformities
- AI-based scoliosis screening
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive systems for scoliosis
- Intelligent conservative treatment systems for scoliosis
He has performed over 3,000 spinal deformity surgeries and managed more than 10,000 cases conservatively. From 2009 to 2010, he studied under Prof. Lenke, former president of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), at the University of Washington in the United States. Between 2007 and 2012, he led his team to visit leading scoliosis centers in the U.S., U.K., Japan, Singapore, Denmark, Switzerland, and Taiwan for academic exchange and training.
Female, 20 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with
halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: scoliosis 61.9% , kyphosis 40%
Blood transfusion: 300ml
Male, 27 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: scoliosis 22.5%, kyphosis 52.4%
Blood transfusion: 300ml
Female, 28 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: kyphosis 46.1%
Blood transfusion: 300ml
Female, 27 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with
halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: scoliosis 52.4%, kyphosis 50.0%
Blood transfusion: 600ml
PART 2: Cases of Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Complicated with Rare Diseases
Indian patient, 13 years old, Stiff-Person Syndrome. Post-op: scoliosis 38°, kyphosis 36°
Female, 22y
Weight 26.5kg
FVC=10.3%
FEV1=10.3%
Male, 21y
Type I SMA
Poor nutrition
FVC=14%
FEV1=14.3%
Female, 13y
Weight 23kg
Poor nutrition
PART 3: Cases of Surgical Treatment for Mild Scoliosis
Femael, 15 years old, Lenke 5 AIS, DVR correction
LIV=L3, LIV≠L4 or L5
Male, 14 years old, Lenke 5 AIS, DVR correction
LIV=L4, LIV≠L5
Female, 14 years old
LIV: CSVL+ (NT), Rot>II, Tilt>20°
Female, 16 years old
LIV: CSVL+ (NT), Rot>II, Tilt>25°
PART 4: Cases of Conservative Treatment for Scoliosis
Female, 12 yo, 2 years treatment, IBC 87.5%→133%,
lumbar curve 40°→6° (cor rate 85%)
Male, 15 yo, 1.5 years treatment, IBC 117%→126%,
thoraolumbar curve 42°→0° (cor rate 100%)
Female, 13 yo, 3 years treatment, IBC 50%→85%,
thoracic curve 40°→20° (cor rate 50%)
Female, 13 yo, 2y 3mons treatment, IBC 58.3%→81.3%,
lumbar curve 48°→15° (cor rate 68.8%)
Case Videos
Pioneering Spine Correction with Technology and Experience
An Indian Patient: From Struggle to Strength
Multidisciplinary care secured Indian patient's survival
12-Year-Old from Uk:Standing TallerAfter Scoliosis Care
Healing the Spine, Holding the Dream: From scoliosis surgery to stage again
AI-Assisted Scoliosis Screening: Smarter detection, faster decisions
Awards & Honors
- Two Second Prizes and five Third Prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress from Guangdong Province and the PLA
- 2024 Second Prize, Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award (as first contributor)
- 2003 Second Prize, Guangdong Science and Technology Progress Award (as first contributor)
- Contributed to the development of the national guideline Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of scoliosis in childrenand Adolescents; Participated in Shanghai’s Three-Year Public Health Plan on integrated Prevention and Control Models for Major Pediatricand Adolescent Diseases
Recent Key Publications
Patient Reviews
[Anonymous] from Yunnan
2025-04-30
Description of Condition:
My child is six and a half years old, suffering from congenital hemivertebra at T10, with a scoliosis curvature of 25 degrees. Doctors in our hometown all recommended surgical treatment as soon as possible. We felt deeply distressed due to the child’s young age. Later, through a friend’s recommendation, we learned that Dr. Yang is a national expert in pediatric scoliosis. With a hopeful attitude, we came to Shanghai Xinhua Hospital.
Treatment Process:
First, we went to Dr. Yang’s assistant to check the quality of the imaging scans, confirming that re-scanning was unnecessary. Afterwards, we waited for Dr. Yang’s consultation. During this time, we encountered children from all over the country who had sought him out based on his reputation for scoliosis issues. It was 6:30 PM when it was finally our turn. Dr. Yang had already been consulting continuously for five hours. Yet, he patiently analyzed the child’s condition, earnestly answered our questions, determined that surgery was not necessary for the child, and taught the child postoperative rehabilitation exercises. The concept of “a healer’s benevolent heart” was embodied in this moment. We were deeply moved. Thank you, Dr. Yang!
[Anonymous] from Jiangsu
2025-03-06
Disease:
Scoliosis
Treatment Process:
I am the child’s mother. When I first learned that my child had 44-degree scoliosis, my world instantly collapsed. This degree essentially met the surgical indication, potentially requiring surgery. At that time, I felt utterly helpless, and my daughter cried in fear right there in the consultation room. Anxiety and dread shadowed us during those days. As a parent, I blamed myself for not noticing the abnormality earlier and feared the condition might cause irreversible harm to my child; my heart was filled with pain. Fortunately, after much searching, we found Director Yang Junlin. At the first consultation, he inquired in detail about the child’s situation, meticulously reviewed every test report, explained the condition clearly and simply to us, and after a series of assessments, developed a customized treatment plan of “brace combined with physical therapy” for my child.
Recovery Situation:
[Anonymous] from Zhejiang
2024-04-14
Disease:
Scoliosis
Description of Condition:
SMA onset at one year old. Initially able to walk with support but unable to walk independently. Condition worsened over time, leading to wheelchair use. Due to muscle atrophy, the upper body lacked support, followed by progressive scoliosis exceeding 180 degrees with prominent dorsal convexity.
Treatment Process:
[Anonymous] from Zhejiang
2024-04-14
Disease:
Adult Scoliosis
Description of Condition:
Conservative treatment for adult scoliosis.
Treatment Process:
Smooth and efficient.
Recovery Situation:
I am 38 years old with a thoracic curve of 38 degrees and lumbar curve of 42 degrees. Unwilling to undergo surgery, I sought Professor Yang’s consultation. I am now wearing a brace. Though uncomfortable, I wish to attempt this approach to see if surgery can be avoided. This surgery is a lifelong commitment and a major operation. Thank you, Professor Yang, for being willing to provide me with an opportunity for conservative treatment.
[Anonymous] from Shanghai
2023-10-11
Description of Condition:
I am an SMA patient. Due to severe scoliosis compressing the heart and lungs, I experienced breathing difficulties and numbness on the left side of my body. For many years, I was unable to sit and could only lie down.
Treatment Process:
We learned about Director Yang from fellow patients and multimedia platforms, so we traveled from Shanxi to Shanghai to seek his help. After various preoperative examinations and discussions, as parents, we felt deeply conflicted. Such a major surgery carried significant risks, yet the doctors were taking these risks alongside our child. We had to proceed resolutely. When the surgery concluded, Director Yang emerged and announced its success. Seeing the look of exhaustion on his face, our hearts overflowed with gratitude. We thank the doctors for their superb surgical skills and their benevolent hearts! Your hard work and dedication have given our child a healthy life!
Recovery Situation:
Postoperatively, the correction degree exceeded our expectations. Our child can now sit up and see the world from a seated position, bringing a fundamental change to daily life. Pulmonary function has also greatly improved.
[Anonymous] from Shanxi
2025-02-28
Disease:
Scoliosis
Description of Condition:
SMA onset at one year old. Initially able to walk with support but unable to walk independently. Condition worsened over time, leading to wheelchair use. Due to muscle atrophy, the upper body lacked support, followed by progressive scoliosis exceeding 180 degrees with prominent dorsal convexity.
Treatment Process:
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Dr. Junling Yang
Professor and Head of Pediatric Orthopedics, Ph.D.
Orthopedic Expert
Spinal Deformities
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Spine Center
Experience
Conservative Treatment
Spinal Surgeries
Expertise
Professional Background
- Clinical and basic research on spinal deformities
- AI-based scoliosis screening
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive systems for scoliosis
- Intelligent conservative treatment systems for scoliosis
SMA Treatment Cases
PART 1: Cases of Surgical Treatment For Severe Scoliosis
Female, 20 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: scoliosis 61.9% , kyphosis 40%
Blood transfusion: 300ml
Male, 27 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: scoliosis 22.5%, kyphosis 52.4%
Blood transfusion: 300ml
Female, 28 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: kyphosis 46.1%
Blood transfusion: 300ml
Female, 27 years old, severe spinal kyphoscoliosis with halo-pelvic traction
Correction rates: scoliosis 52.4%, kyphosis 50.0%
Blood transfusion: 600ml
PART 2: Cases of Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Complicated with Rare Diseases
Indian patient, 13 years old, Stiff-Person Syndrome.
Post-op: scoliosis 38°, kyphosis 36°
Female, 22y
Weight 26.5kg
FVC=10.3%
FEV1=10.3%
Male, 21y
Type I SMA
Poor nutrition
FVC=14%
FEV1=14.3%
Female, 13y
Weight 23kg
Poor nutrition
PART 3: Cases of Surgical Treatment for Mild Scoliosis
Femael, 15 years old, Lenke 5 AIS, DVR correction LIV=L3, LIV≠L4 or L5
Male, 14 years old, Lenke 5 AIS, DVR correction LIV=L4, LIV≠L5
Female, 14 years old
LIV: CSVL+ (NT), Rot>II, Tilt>20°
Female, 16 years old
LIV: CSVL+ (NT), Rot>II, Tilt>25°
PART 4: Cases of Conservative Treatment for Scoliosis
Female, 12 yo, 2 years treatment, IBC 87.5%→133%,lumbar curve 40°→6° (cor rate 85%)
Male, 15 yo, 1.5 years treatment, IBC 117%→126%,thoraolumbar curve 42°→0° (cor rate 100%)
Female, 13 yo, 3 years treatment, IBC 50%→85%,
thoracic curve 40°→20° (cor rate 50%)
Female, 13 yo, 2y 3mons treatment, IBC 58.3%→81.3%,lumbar curve 48°→15° (cor rate 68.8%)
Case Videos
Awards & Honors
Two Second Prizes and five Third Prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress from Guangdong Province and the PLA
2024 Second Prize, Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award (as first contributor)
2003 Second Prize, Guangdong Science and Technology Progress Award (as first contributor)
Contributed to the development of the national guideline Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of scoliosis in childrenand Adolescents; Participated in Shanghai's Three-Year Public Health Plan on integrated Prevention and Control Models for Major Pediatricand Adolescent Diseases
Recent Key Publications:
Patient Reviews
[Anonymous] from Yunnan
2025-04-30
Rating:
Treatment Process:
More Reviews
[Anonymous] from Jiangsu
2025-03-06
Rating:
Disease:
Scoliosis
[Anonymous] from Shanxi
2025-02-28
Rating:
Disease:
Scoliosis
Description of Condition:
Treatment Process:
Recovery Status:
[Anonymous] from Zhejiang
2024-04-11
Rating:
Disease:
Scoliosis
Treatment Process:
[Anonymous] from Shanghai
2023-10-11
Rating:
Disease:
Adult Scoliosis
Description of Condition:
Conservative treatment for adult scoliosis.
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