scoliosis surgery?
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Scoliosis FAQ
If the Doctor Recommends Surgery, Which Procedure Is Best?
Many surgical techniques can be used to correct the curves of scoliosis. The main surgical procedure is correction, stabilization, and fusion of the curve. Fusion is the joining of two or more vertebrae. Surgeons can choose different ways to straighten the spine and also different implants to keep the spine stable after surgery. (Implants are devices that remain in the patient after surgery to keep the spine aligned.) The decision about the type of implant will depend on the cost; the size of the implant, which depends on the size of the patient; the shape of the implant; its safety; and the experience of the surgeon. Each patient should discuss his or her options with at least two experienced surgeons.
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Well it really depends if it's a posterior or anterior surgical approach
I don't believe you can operate for scoliosis-stretching and then eightlifting may help but consult a specialist (osteopath, chiropractor or doctor)
my brother had it, the left side of two of his vertibrae were not growing, they opened up his hip area to shave bone off, this was then used to pack up(like mortar) the two vert. that weren't growing, they also drilled out the other side of the two vert. so as the body would concentrate on repairing this, and not growing in size. He had this done at the age of 4, recovered very quickly(2-3 months)
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