Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on May 19, 2005.
The onset of scoliosis may occur during infancy (birth to three years), the juvenile years (ages four to nine), or in the adolescent years...
One of the major risks of having spine surgery is the development of an infection. Discitis is an uncommon infection of the spinal disc... Read more »
The chronic pain from scoliosis deserves special consideration. This skeletal deformity of the spine can be obvious or obscure. Either way,... Read more »
Full Question:I have struggled for years with migraine, and also with back problems stemming from severe scoliosis. A recent MRI showed... Read more »
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Spinal fusion is surgery to join together two bones (vertebrae) in the spine. Fusing permanently joins two bones together so there is no longer... Read more »
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Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like... Read more »
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for Adult ScoliosisAdults who were treated with surgery for scoliosis in their youth are at risk for disk degeneration and spinal fusion failure.In... Read more »
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PrognosisIn general, the severity of the scoliosis depends on the degree of the curvature and whether it threatens vital organs, specifically the... Read more »
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SurgeryThe goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe mannerBalance the torso and pelvic... Read more »