Why are one of the rods that were implanted in my spine bowed out to one side instead of being straight like the other?

Talk to surgeon: This is a question you will need to ask of your surgeon, and i would suggest you do so if it seems to be giving you trouble. Knowing how your surgery was performed and what the outcome is would be necessary to give you an answer.

Due 2 placement: They r bent 2 fit the situation that presents itself during the surgical procedure. They have always looked as they do now.

Different purposes: In scoliosis surgery, the first rod placed during surgery is often used to perform the majority of curve correction, while the second rod is used to reinforce the first after the majority of correction is performed. Thus, the two rods may have different shapes at the conclusion of surgery. Also, due to slight variations in screw placement, the two rods often differ slightly in final alignment.