Hi. I am 25 (almost 26) and was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 9. I was treated as a child, but have not seen a doctor for almost 15 years as I was under the impression that once you are an adult there is little you can do. However, I saw an orthopedic surgeon this past week and he has recommeded that I get surgery. My curve is 61 and he said that he would just continue progessing. At this point it seems like surgery is the best option. Based on the surgeon's availability it looks like I will be scheduling it for mid-September.
The doctor said he could correct it approximately 50%. Does anyone know if it is possible for it to be corrected more? Would a 30 degree curve be significantly less noticeable? The doctor was very confident about me being a candidate for surgery.
Is there anything that I can do to prepare myself for surgery? I am nervous about it, but it seems that doing nothing will have serious consequences.
Thanks.
The doctor said he could correct it approximately 50%. Does anyone know if it is possible for it to be corrected more? Would a 30 degree curve be significantly less noticeable? The doctor was very confident about me being a candidate for surgery.
Is there anything that I can do to prepare myself for surgery? I am nervous about it, but it seems that doing nothing will have serious consequences.
Thanks.
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