Hi everyone,
I was so happy to find this forum a couple of weeks ago. I am now able to post and am so excited about it. Everyone seems so open and honest about sharing their experiences. What a comfort to be able to share with people who have gone through or are going through the same thing you are!
I'm a 57 yr. old female with scoliosis that was diagnosed at 8 yrs. old. I've really had no treatment other than going to a chiropractor for yrs. That helped for a long time, but about 4 yrs. ago it became too painful to be adjusted.
I'm now considering surgery. I have 2 - 50 degree curves and a 90 degree twisting in my spine. It's really started to affect what I'm able to do and I'm very worried about progression.
I was wondering if anyone has heard of Dr. Scott Rushton, Md. out of Pennsylvania Hospital in Phila. He's with the group Booth, Bartolozzi and Balderston. I was referred to Dr. Balderston, but he's no longer doing this surgery and referred me to Dr. Rushton in his group. I met with him once and liked him alot. He did suggest surgery, but first sent me for an MRI. I'll see him again this Thurs. I will definitely get a 2nd opinion once I find out exactly what he wants to do. Also, does anyone know of any other Drs. in the Phila. area they could recommend?
It's so scary thinking of finally doing this, but also very exciting. Thanks for any imput.
Connie
I was so happy to find this forum a couple of weeks ago. I am now able to post and am so excited about it. Everyone seems so open and honest about sharing their experiences. What a comfort to be able to share with people who have gone through or are going through the same thing you are!
I'm a 57 yr. old female with scoliosis that was diagnosed at 8 yrs. old. I've really had no treatment other than going to a chiropractor for yrs. That helped for a long time, but about 4 yrs. ago it became too painful to be adjusted.
I'm now considering surgery. I have 2 - 50 degree curves and a 90 degree twisting in my spine. It's really started to affect what I'm able to do and I'm very worried about progression.
I was wondering if anyone has heard of Dr. Scott Rushton, Md. out of Pennsylvania Hospital in Phila. He's with the group Booth, Bartolozzi and Balderston. I was referred to Dr. Balderston, but he's no longer doing this surgery and referred me to Dr. Rushton in his group. I met with him once and liked him alot. He did suggest surgery, but first sent me for an MRI. I'll see him again this Thurs. I will definitely get a 2nd opinion once I find out exactly what he wants to do. Also, does anyone know of any other Drs. in the Phila. area they could recommend?
It's so scary thinking of finally doing this, but also very exciting. Thanks for any imput.
Connie
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