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Help please! i don't know when to have scoliosis surgery?
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Scoliosis: Discuss this with your doctor, get as informed as you can about the risks/benefits of the procedure. Ultimately, only you can make this decision.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Varies: The general indication for scoliosis surgery in the adult patient is having a curvature over the 45-50 degree range. The rationale for surgery for these curves is that they will continue to slowly progress at 1-2degrees per year. Because it is a relatively slow rate, adults do have time to electively schedule their surgery, but should have it done before medical problems prohibit surgery.
Answered 8/15/2014
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