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Apr

2017

Scoliosis Operation: Frequently Asked Questions

Erika

If you have a particularly severe spinal curve or are considered to be at risk of further curve progression, it is likely that you will be offered the option of undergoing spinal fusion surgery to correct your scoliosis. While it is true that spinal surgery is a major operation that involves some risky procedures, … Read more

Nov

2016

Scoliosis Surgery Risks: What You Need to Know

Erika

In many mild cases of scoliosis (i.e. where the patient’s spinal curve is unlikely to progress to an extent that will cause major changes in their appearance or respiratory health), spinal fusion surgery will not be recommended. For those with a severe curve (45-50 degrees or more), surgery is usually recommended – particularly if the … Read more

Oct

2016

Scoliosis Surgery vs Bracing

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis and the curve in your spine is becoming more severe, your doctor may recommend that you wear a back brace. A back brace won’t directly correct your spinal curve, but it can help with preventing the curve from progressing any further. If the curve in your spine is quite severe, … Read more

Aug

2016

Scoliosis Surgery: What's it Really Like?

Erika

Learning that you may need surgery is a very scary experience. Every surgical procedure comes with a certain level of risk, and no matter how experienced the surgeons are, it takes a great deal of bravery to place your life in their hands. Every year, countless scoliosis sufferers around the world are told that they … Read more

Jun

2016

Spinal Fusion Recovery: How We Can Help

Erika

Scoliosis can be an incredibly debilitating condition, and many scoliosis sufferers choose to undergo surgery to correct their spinal curves. Spinal fusion surgery is the process of attaching rods, hooks, wires or screws to the curved portion of the patient’s backbone in order to straighten out the curve over time. Small pieces of bone are … Read more