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Is thoracoplasty succesful?

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Dr. Hooman Melamed answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Cosmetic correction: The scoliosis techniques during surg including derotation maneuver achieves up to 80% correction w/out thoracoplasty. I personally don't think it's necessary & the post-op pain is not worth the absolute correction. None of my patients have ever complained for not having thoracoplasty & have been quite happy.

Answered 6/30/2013

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