Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hey! i've recently been diagnosed with kyphosis and i was wondering how bad it has to be for them to do surgery? i'm only 18
A doctor has provided 1 answer
70 degrees minimum: Typically surgeons will send patients for postural training prior to any contemplation of surgical intervention. The indications for surgery are a curve of 70 degrees or greater that is painful and unresponsive to conservative care. The surgery will straighten the kyphosis but does not guarantee pain reduction.
Answered 4/8/2015
3k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Kyphosis 70 degrees Why all doctors said surgery is not necessary? Age 20
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the recovery length after having surgery to straighten a curved spine (kyphosis)?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why nobody invented a better surgery to straighten up the spine for those who suffer with kyphosis after the age of 20? Nobody wants titaniums in !
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are the titanium instruments going to remain on my spine the rest of my life if I do a kyphosis surgery ?!
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
21 years old male I have kyphosis doctors said not to worry and the surgery is not necessary at all but I can't accept my shape Any solution?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is there any chance to correct 70 degrees kyphosis at age of 20 without surgery ?
70 degrees kyphosis Age 20 What's the normal angle? And can it be corrected without surgery ?
70 degrees kyphosis What's the risk and complications of correct surgery? And if the kyphosis don't get worsen is it need surgery?
Kyphosis 70degrees All doctors said that I don't need surgery but I'm shy of my back appearance Can I make my back look better?
How long is surgery to straighten a curved spine (kyphosis)?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
