Scoliosis: Management of the scoliosis depends on the severity(degree of curvature), your age, and possibly other clinical factors. If the scoliosis is mild, it may only require observation. If severe, surgical treatment may be recommended. In children, bracing is sometimes utilized, but not so effective in adults who have stopped growing.
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Risk benefit: Consider the procedure.They open your back and put the equivalent to steel rebar down both sides of your spine from above to below the level of curve. It is major surgery with many risks and significant recovery time. Unless the degree of scoliosis is enough to cause a medical problem, like poor lung reserve, it would be considered cosmetic surgery not covered by insurance.
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Yes: The simple answer is yes, scoliosis curves can be fixed and the spine straightened out. That being said, scoliosis surgery is a major surgery and usually reserved for patients that have large curves at least over the 45-50 degree range. Don't hesitate to see a specialist if you have further questions.
Answered 5/23/2017
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