I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 19 years old. It was discovered because my back hurt all the time. I am now 24 years old and seriously considering the surgery. I went back to the surgeon several weeks ago to check on the progression of my spine. It is still a 52 degree curve and has not progressed any. However, the pain continues and I want to have the surgery done. The surgeon would fuse T5-T11. My curve is s-shaped, and he said that he would not do anything to the bottom part of the curve because it would fix itself some when the top part is fused.
My main questions is, how many people have become worse after having the surgery as an adult? My parents went to a chiropractor who sees adults who are in pain because they had scoliosis surgery as an adult. I know that an adult who had a successful surgery would not need to see a chiropractor, but what are the chances that I will be in more pain after having the surgery?
Also, how long does it take to return to normal daily activities after surgery?
My main questions is, how many people have become worse after having the surgery as an adult? My parents went to a chiropractor who sees adults who are in pain because they had scoliosis surgery as an adult. I know that an adult who had a successful surgery would not need to see a chiropractor, but what are the chances that I will be in more pain after having the surgery?
Also, how long does it take to return to normal daily activities after surgery?
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