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If you have kyphosis and scoliosis. Do you add those two measurements together to get the real measurement of your curve?
Becky
Becky
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No. Each is measured separately.Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Is adult kyphosis surgery known for more risks of paralysis? Was wandering is this surgery is possible for adults. Thanks Linda for all your answers. You are a wealth of information.Comment
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Becky...
Surgery is almost always possible. I don't think anyone has reported on the complication rate for adult kyphosis surgery. If it's of interest to you, you should ask your surgeon what his/her complication rate is (which is much more meaningful than someone else's complication rate).
What are your curve measurements?
--LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Linda
Dr. Keith Bridwell said 50t/40l scoliosis with kyphosis increased to 75 degrees. He said surgery was likely but possibly now or three years. Respiratory minimal problems. I wonder if it might be to late for me.Comment
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Becky...
I'm not a medical professional, but know that your curves are relatively moderate and I can't imagine why anyone would think it's anywhere near "too late" for you.
--LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixationComment
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Becky,
I know you are an adult and my daughter is just a teen, though she is skeletally mature, but your curves are very close to what her's were pre-surgery. Her Kyphosis was about 72* and corrected to about 33*; her Scoliosis (main curve) was about 46* and corrected to about 14*. She is six months post-op today and is doing very well.
Is this the only opinion you've gotten? It never hurts to get a second opinion. Good luck.
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Becky, If what you wrote is what the doctor wrote, I don't read that as surgery not being possible. I read it as you will likely need surgery but you can maybe wait for up to three years to have it done plus you have very small respiratory issues.Theresa
April 8 & 12, 2004 - Anterior/Posterior surgery 15 hours & 7 hours
Thorasic - 79 degree down to 22
Lumbar - 44 degree down to 18
Fused T2 to sacrum
June 2, 2005 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @L3 7 hours
MAY 21, 2007 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @ L2, extended the fusion to S2 and added pelvic instrumentation 9 hours
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Hi Theresa...
It never even dawned on me that Becky was interpreting Dr. Bridwell's comments like that. Thanks.
Becky, I believe that Dr. Bridwell is telling you that there's no rush. If you're ready now, fine. Otherwise, it won't be much different if you way 3 years.
Regards,
LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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