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Aug

2017

Scoliosis Correction: Can a Curved Spine Straighten Up?

Erika

While scoliosis cannot truly be ‘cured’, there are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of this condition and reverse the progression of the Cobb angle. Scoliosis correction is always dependent on the severity of each case; for some patients, surgery may be the only option, but in most cases, non-surgical treatment methods can be highly … Read more

Jun

2017

Spinal Fusion Surgery: Success Rate & Other Information

Erika

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that is commonly recommended in severe cases of scoliosis. In the UK, spinal fusion surgery will usually be considered as a treatment option once the patient’s spinal curve measures 40 degrees; in some other countries, it may not be recommended without a Cobb angle measurement of at least 50 degrees. … Read more

May

2017

Recovering After Scoliosis Surgery: What Happens After the Operation?

Erika

Some scoliosis sufferers undergo spinal fusion surgery to correct their spinal curve. As with any surgical procedure, there are many risks involved – risks that put many people off the idea of scoliosis surgery altogether. For some people, however, surgery is the only treatment available. If you are preparing for a spinal fusion … 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