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  • Update:Dr. Horton at Emory

    To everyone that replied to my previous post asking about Dr. Horton: I made it through my visit this past Friday...and things went pretty well.
    I live about 2 hours away from Emory, so it was convenient to be able to see a specialist that comes so highly recommended so soon and not so far away...
    Emory is an impressive and comfortable place. Dr. Horton's staff tried to make my visit go as smoothly as possibe and were all kind. After getting some updated X-rays (which wasn't comfortable, but never is!), I saw a Dr. Zeigler, one of Dr. Hortons assistants...he spoke to me about my current situation and what Dr. Horton will be analizing in order to give me a good consultation about my current condition.
    After an hour of waiting in the exam room (the only major downfall of the visit), Dr. Horton showed up to meet me and apologize for having been called out on emergency. I discovered from my new X-rays that in the last 5 years my curve has progressed about 15 degrees. This puts my current thorasic curve at 64 degrees, with smaller compensating curves above and below.
    After discussing the noticeable factors of that: my slight increase in back pain, my slightly more noticeable deformed shape and uneveness, etc... and going over my own sheet of questions...I decided to wait and watch the progression frequently over the next ten years before choosing to have surgery.
    At this time the pain is not high enough and my appearance is not noticeably different enough for me to choose surgery. The good news was that Dr. Horton believes if I were to have the surgery, my fusion would be relatively small and would not decrease any of my mobility. (My fusion would be approx. T3/4 to L1), but I can expect a great correction.
    I will be seeing Dr. Horton again in two years, unless it needs to be sooner. For now, he has recommended a serious exercise regimen for me, which I will begin by taking on Yoga.
    Overall, Dr. Horton was professional, to-the-point, and considerate. He may come across as a bit blunt or harsh, but it's only because he takes his scoliosis patients' condition very seriously and wants to provide the best possible advice he can. I am pleased that I am able to see him.
    If anyone has any questions for me, please feel free to ask....and Happy Monday to you all!
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