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Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Surgery

Surgery

The goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:

Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe manner
Balance the torso and pelvic areas
Maintain correction

It takes a two-part process to accomplish these goals:

Fusing (joining together) the vertebrae along the curve
Supporting these fused bones with instrumentation (steel rods, hooks, and other devices) attached to the spine

Many surgical variations exist using different instruments, procedures, and surgical approaches. All of the operations ...

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Expert & Community Posts

I have gained a lot since having my baby and I am on a diet, but

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...linger for a time after the delivery. Three possible causes for the back pain might... Read more »

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...many pain experts are wondering how this can be. Because there are fairly good studies thatshow... Read more »

Low Back Pain? Strengthen Your Core

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...osteoarthritis or even destruction of the bone by cancer can cause severe pain. One effective... Read more »

The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...relaxants, benzodiazepines, and tricyclic antidepressants cause sedation. Opioids are... Read more »

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Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain

...least aggressive treatments. The general approach is as follows:Patients with no serious underlying cause should stay as active as possible within the limits of the back pain. (Bed rest is not... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors

...conditions may make people more or less susceptible to low back pain. In 85% of back pain cases, the causes are unknown.Aging ProcessIntervertebral disks begin deteriorating and growing thinner by... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery

...(herniated disks) take place in the lumbar area of the spine. Slipped disks are one of the most common causes of lower back pain. The mainstay of treatment is an initial period of rest with pain... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

...anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings... Read more »

Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles

...(stretched).Effects of Exercise on OsteoarthritisJoints require motion to stay healthy. Long periods of inactivity cause the arthritic joint to stiffen and the adjoining tissue to atrophy. A... Read more »

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