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Scoliosis Surgery: When is Surgery Needed?

Click the link for a scoliosis consultation: https://www.scoliosisreductioncenter.... Scoliosis is classified under three main categories depending on the curve's degree. Curves less than 25 degrees are classified as Mild, curves between 25 and 40 degrees are labeled Moderate, and Severe cases are curves greater than 40 degrees. Scoliosis surgery is only available for patients within specific degrees of severity. This availability depends on where the patient is located. In some countries, scoliosis surgery can be performed on patients with curves of 35 degrees. Other countries only allow surgery for curves 50 degrees and up. In the United States, the threshold is between 40 to 45 degrees. Scoliosis patients are often advised to watch and wait until the surgery is needed. The traditional approach to this condition fails to provide the right treatment options to many patients worldwide. It expects surgery always to be the right solution for the majority of cases. The procedure for scoliosis is a spinal fusion. This operation consists of placing screws and two rods on each side of the spine following around 12 to 14 vertebrae, taking out part of the vertebrae bone, undoing the muscle and ligament attachments, and removing the discs between the bones. Once this is done, the area becomes completely immobile. Another form of scoliosis surgery is spinal tethering. This is a newer procedure consisting of using a cable to pull the spine in a straighter position. There is currently a lack of research and data backing up this operation as a successful scoliosis surgery approach. Click the link for a scoliosis consultation: https://www.scoliosisreductioncenter.... 00:00 - Scoliosis Surgery, When Is It Needed? 01:36 - What Happens When A Patient Chooses Surgery? 03:09 - Harrington Rods 03:40 - Spinal Tethering 04:38 - Scoliosis Surgery Results 05:24 - Risks Involved With Scoliosis Surgery 08:40 - Recovery Process For Spinal Surgery, What Is It Like? 11:03 - Scoliosis Surgery: A Last Resort 11:42 - Is There A Way To Stop Scoliosis Without Surgery Risks? 12:27 - Questions To Ask When Considering Scoliosis Surgery Musicbed SyncID: MB01DK5MYUL5QCD There are many risks associated with scoliosis surgery. Not only is it invasive, but the long term effects can impact a patient’s function of the body. The primary goal of surgery is to keep the curve from progressing rather than trying to get the curve to reduce. The side effects of surgery vary among patients, from a bad reaction to the rods to a difficult recovery period. The threshold for surgery in the US is 40 to 45 degrees. There have been different approaches to scoliosis surgery all with their own risks. One form of spinal surgery has been the use of rods, which can affect 12 to 14 vertebrae. Screws are put into the spine with rods on either side trying to fuse the spine together. These changes in the spine cause it to become immobile and is unable to move as it should. Spinal tethering is the use of screws and a cable that attempts to pull the spine straight. This is a relatively new approach to spinal surgery so there is not a lot of data supporting long term results. This surgery is very invasive, therefore, it carries more risks. One of the largest risks associated with scoliosis surgery is the body’s rejection of the rods. Some patients can have an allergic reaction to the rods and your body will attack the rods to protect the rest of the body. The screws can also damage nerve tissue leading to problems with motor control. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is an actual diagnosis, because of how often it occurs. The intensity of the surgery then leads to a difficult recovery period. The body can take a full year to recover and might not get back to functioning normally. Due to the risks and difficulties involved with surgery, it should be the last resort to helping a patient’s curve. The Scoliosis Reduction Center works with patients to help stabilize and reduce curves while maintaining the functionality of the spine. Dr. Nalda encourages everyone to explore all their options before considering spinal surgery, because it is difficult to reverse the problematic effects on the body.