Scoliosis Surgery Complications
Treatment for Adult Scoliosis
Adults who were treated with surgery for scoliosis in their youth are at risk for disk degeneration and spinal fusion failure.
In most adults with previous scoliosis, moderate exercise is not harmful and is extremely important for maintaining healthy, supportive muscles, and preventing disk degeneration. However, people who have only one or two mobile lumbar vertebrae below the area that was fused during surgery should avoid activity or exercise that causes excessive...
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Scoliosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis Treatment Treatment depends on the cause of the scoliosis, the size and location of the curve, and how... Read more »
Scoliosis: Braces
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryThe goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe mannerBalance the torso and pelvic... Read more »
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Scoliosis: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The treatments for scoliosis are not always straightforward. Some young people do not need treatment at all -- only careful observation. When... Read more »
Scoliosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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