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Can someone tell me if scoliosis surgery is worth the risks?
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No: A surgeon can tell you the risks and benefits of a certain procedure, but only you can then decide whether you feel it is "worth it" to proceed. That is the whole idea behind an informed consent discussion, which empowers the patient to decide if they would like to proceed with the surgical procedure.
Answered 11/24/2014
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