Can the spine curve after having scoliosis surgery?

Yes: It can deform or curve above or below the part of the spine treated (fused, made stiff). Less commonly, if the implants are removed (for some reason) the curve can worsen.

Yes: Especiallyif throds are removed or th orection poor.

Yes: It can if a full fusion was not achieved or if the entire curve was not incorporated in the initial surgery. Occasionally, a degenerative scoliosis can develop with age under a prior scoliosis fused . Sometimes a junctional kyphosis or bend forward can occur at the top or bottom of a fusion especially if not fully balanced when corrected or if bone density loss.

Yes: While not common, scoliosis curves can progress despite surgery for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, this involves progression of curves above and below the surgical level. If the person still has a lot of growth left, a spine that is fused posteriorly can progress in what is known as a crankshaft phenomenon. Other causes are nonunion and hardware failure. Thank you for the question.