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What To Do To Relieve Lower Back Pain Due To Scoliosis?
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 the correction long-term
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
There are many surgical variations that use different instruments, procedures, and surgical approaches...
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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 »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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