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Kyphosis 70 degrees why all doctors said surgery is not necessary? age 20
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Surgical Option: Invasive surgical interventions for correcting kyphosis are associated with high rates of perioperative complications (33%) and are not recommended unless patients develop intractable pain or disability. Other options are special exercises or back braces
Answered 12/11/2016
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In general: "severe kyphosis" = 70 degrees or over...Perhaps doctors are hoping that with physical therapy and certain EXERCISES you can prevent further curvature or IMPROVE that aspect of your kyphosis which is POSTURAL> Hope this information is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 12/9/2016
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