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They did an x-ray of my left shoulder and he said my spine looks like an s. now i need surgery. what can i expect from the surgery?
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S- spine: This is a complicated question and depends on many factors. Most importantly is how severe the s-curve (scoliosis) is. You should definitely see a spine surgeon to measure your curvature and tell you if surgery is necessary.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Age counts: At 48, your scoliosis has probably been there for a while and you need to get multiple opinions on the best way to approach tx. Need to ask success rate and experience of individual doing the procedure. May want to consider going to a spine center for another opinion
Answered 4/22/2016
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