Hi,
There is something I would put out there. Maybe I am out of line, but I would like to know what some of you think. I AM aware that scoliosis surgery is risky, but maybe there are other factors, especially when doctors are refusing surgery for pain or impaired pulmonary function.
I have reading messages on the scoliosis support from women who are in pain and having their doctors telling them that scoliosis is not painful. There is something wrong: Some scoliosis surgeons are using every excuse not to operate on adults. I suspect that they are afraid of being regarded as cosmetic surgeons, because the surgical procedure DOES result in cosmetic as well as medical improvements. Too, too bad! What a shame. Insurers DO distinguish between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. And scoliosis surgery definitely falls in the category of reconstructive surgery. Maybe they (surgeons) are making enough money from hip and knee replacements, otherwise I can’t figure out how they make money.
Donna
There is something I would put out there. Maybe I am out of line, but I would like to know what some of you think. I AM aware that scoliosis surgery is risky, but maybe there are other factors, especially when doctors are refusing surgery for pain or impaired pulmonary function.
I have reading messages on the scoliosis support from women who are in pain and having their doctors telling them that scoliosis is not painful. There is something wrong: Some scoliosis surgeons are using every excuse not to operate on adults. I suspect that they are afraid of being regarded as cosmetic surgeons, because the surgical procedure DOES result in cosmetic as well as medical improvements. Too, too bad! What a shame. Insurers DO distinguish between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. And scoliosis surgery definitely falls in the category of reconstructive surgery. Maybe they (surgeons) are making enough money from hip and knee replacements, otherwise I can’t figure out how they make money.
Donna
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