Hi,
I have a 48 degree long throacic scoliosis curve and kyphosis particularly in the lumbar region.
I saw my specialist, Dr. Reilly of BC CHildren's Hospital today.
My specialist said since i'm 18 in December 2004. I will be transfered to Vancouver General Hospital and to an adult scoliosis specialist.
Today, he told me that my scoliosis curve got worsen from 44 to 48 degrees and i have lumbar kyphosis, not sure what degree.
He also said i was born with a fused vertebrate in the Lumbar Section, not sure which L-section. I'm not sure if that is important.
I was about to make an appointment with Shriners but after today's appointment, i might just stick to my hometown specialists. Dr. Reilly told me that if he were to operate on me right now it would be hard for the surgeon to operate on me and that there is alot of risks and complications and he recommended I to not do any surgery and wait for my next appointment with the Adult Scoliosis surgeon because he feels its better that the doctor and the patient knows each other well so if any complications occur, he can redo the fusion surgery if necessary.
I am not sure of what risks or complications he means. Is it because i have scoliosis and kyphosis. Or is it because of that fused lumbar vertebrate i was born with. Or is it because of spinal surgery risks such as fusion success rate, paralysis, unable to bend totally from lumbar, etc.
Thanks,
Justin
I have a 48 degree long throacic scoliosis curve and kyphosis particularly in the lumbar region.
I saw my specialist, Dr. Reilly of BC CHildren's Hospital today.
My specialist said since i'm 18 in December 2004. I will be transfered to Vancouver General Hospital and to an adult scoliosis specialist.
Today, he told me that my scoliosis curve got worsen from 44 to 48 degrees and i have lumbar kyphosis, not sure what degree.
He also said i was born with a fused vertebrate in the Lumbar Section, not sure which L-section. I'm not sure if that is important.
I was about to make an appointment with Shriners but after today's appointment, i might just stick to my hometown specialists. Dr. Reilly told me that if he were to operate on me right now it would be hard for the surgeon to operate on me and that there is alot of risks and complications and he recommended I to not do any surgery and wait for my next appointment with the Adult Scoliosis surgeon because he feels its better that the doctor and the patient knows each other well so if any complications occur, he can redo the fusion surgery if necessary.
I am not sure of what risks or complications he means. Is it because i have scoliosis and kyphosis. Or is it because of that fused lumbar vertebrate i was born with. Or is it because of spinal surgery risks such as fusion success rate, paralysis, unable to bend totally from lumbar, etc.
Thanks,
Justin
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