Hi - my mom is almost 60 and has a major curvature. She is now seriously considering surgery. It would actually be 2 surgeries - one from the front and one from the back, separated by about a week. I agree surgery is probably something she should do but worry because she isn't trying to find a scoliosis specialist. Her orthopedic surgeon in Chicago is named Dr. Schaeffer (sp?). He does do a fair number of scoliosis surgeries and is one of 3 Chicago surgeons who seem to be known in the support group she belongs to. But my feeling is with curvature that advanced, and surgeries so extreme, it would be best to choose a surgeon who is a scoliosis specialist. She doesn't think it's that important. For second opinions, she has been going to the Mayo Clinic, but plans to let Dr. Schaeffer do the surgeries, especially since we live in Chicago and she doesn't want to have to travel after a surgery, which is understandable. If anyone has been in her shoes and chose to have surgery, I'd really appreciate some feedback on your experience choosing a surgeon and any other input you have. Thanking you in advance....
Helen
Helen
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