Hi all,
I have been researching scoliosis for quite some time and have found reading these forums very helpful, but this is actually the first time I have posted. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was about 14 years old, and I am now 25, and I have noticed that in the past few years the curve has worsened considerably and I beginning to have more and more pain these days just standing or sitting in certain positions.
What I am wondering is if anybody knows of any good surgeons in the Portland, Oregon area. I have been to my primary physician and have had some x-rays taken, and she has suggested that I go and see a spine specialist about my condition. I have an appointment with Dr. Keenan, who she highly recommends, but unfortunately I cannot see Dr. Keenan until the end of September. I was just thinking that I would like to see another doctor in addition to Keenan for a few reasons: 1) Get a 2nd opinion and 2) Get an opinion a little sooner.
If anybody has any personal experience with Dr. Keenan or any other surgeon in Oregon, I would really love to hear about it. Thanks everyone for all the information about scoliosis, surgery and recovery - I have really learned a lot here and hope that one day I can help answer some questions with first-hand experience
-Trevor
I have been researching scoliosis for quite some time and have found reading these forums very helpful, but this is actually the first time I have posted. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was about 14 years old, and I am now 25, and I have noticed that in the past few years the curve has worsened considerably and I beginning to have more and more pain these days just standing or sitting in certain positions.
What I am wondering is if anybody knows of any good surgeons in the Portland, Oregon area. I have been to my primary physician and have had some x-rays taken, and she has suggested that I go and see a spine specialist about my condition. I have an appointment with Dr. Keenan, who she highly recommends, but unfortunately I cannot see Dr. Keenan until the end of September. I was just thinking that I would like to see another doctor in addition to Keenan for a few reasons: 1) Get a 2nd opinion and 2) Get an opinion a little sooner.
If anybody has any personal experience with Dr. Keenan or any other surgeon in Oregon, I would really love to hear about it. Thanks everyone for all the information about scoliosis, surgery and recovery - I have really learned a lot here and hope that one day I can help answer some questions with first-hand experience
-Trevor
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