Question 1

how long is surgery to straighten a curved spine (kyphosis)?

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Surgery: Depends on extent of curve, any complications, general health, etc. Consult your orthopedic surgeon for more info.

Question 2

is it physically possible to straighten a curved spine after they have passed puberty?

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Surgery: Depends on extent of curve, any complications, general health, etc. Consult your orthopedic surgeon for more info.

Question 3

what is the recovery length after having surgery to straighten a curved spine (kyphosis)?

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Kyphosis: 3 months on average with range of 8 weeks to a year.

Question 4

how long should it take to walk again after surgery to straighten a curved spine (kyphosis)?

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Depends: It depends upon the severity of the corrective surgery.  Most surgeons expect to have such patients out of bed on the first post-operative day, and start ambulating with therapy.  In more complex cases, that may need to be delayed. It may take several days, possibly a few weeks, to feel comfortable with independent walking.

Question 5

how long will it take to be up and walking again after surgery to straighten a curved spine (kyphosis)?

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1-2 days: Iit depends on the surgical procedure, and if any complications. Other wise 2- 3 days.

Question 6

can you get taller by straightening your curved spine?

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Yes: 1-2inches with surgical correction of large curves and rods.

Question 7

would it be too late to straighten someones curved spine when they have reached physical maturity?

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No: For significant curves, surgery is often chosen later in life because the recovery is so long it would interfere with working and raising families.   The aging process may make curvatures more painful, consequently the surgery more desirable, despite the difficult recovery.  Reconstructive spine surgeons and physiatrists can work together to recomend the best timing and rehabilitation.

Question 8

what is a curved spine?

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Scoliosis: Scoliosis translates literally to 'curved spine.'   it can be temporary or fixed.   It's a sideways curve, and can be either c shaped or s shaped. It can run in families.  It can happen to kids age 10 through teen years. In most cases, the cause is unknown.

Question 9

how do you cope with a curved spine?

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Stay active: Stay in shape keep a strong core and use pain as your guide curve under 30 degrees perfo as well as a straight spine so not all curves are a bothers swing and bike easier on spine demands than running activities massage sore muscles.

Question 10

where can i go to fix a curved spine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on whether it needs to be fixed in the first place.  That depends on the location and size of curve and it's chances of progression.  Also depends on if it's symptomatic (pain, neuro deficit or spinal imbalance) or visually displeasing.  Only a spine surgeon can determine this.  And only a spine surgeon trained in spinal deformity correction should fix it.

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