I had surgery at age 13 in 1970 at MGH w. Dr. Riseboro. Full fusion, thoracic harrington rod. Curves worsened over the years post surgery - now in the low 60 degree range. Spine bows out from rod on xray and now Doc's believe fusion never took. I have pelvic pain where bone was grafted, lower back pain, and left hip pain. Active but physically careful stay-at-home Mom of 3 - youngest age 9. Now that I am dealing with pain on a daily basis and xrays show some spinal stenosis I'd like to find a Doctor who can advise me about how to stay as functional as possible into old age. I live within an hour of Boston and I am inclined to see Dr. Rand but fear that he is too biased toward surgery - any advice?
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MGH 1970
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MGH 1970
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