I saw my doctor and unfortunately the lumbar curve is 56* now. It has been growing about 2*/year over the past 5 years. He mentioned the percent correction in my case with surgery would be 40%-60%. I understand that curves can rarely be brought to total alignment. Since pain control is not the issue, the cosmetic result is important to me to consider surgery. Of course, stopping curve growth and preventing the risk of illness associated with scol when I am old is also important. I just can't imagine going through surgery with all it involves and note that the curve didn't improve much.
Any thoughts based on your experiences? What are the factors that affect correction achieved? I would appreciate any answers via PM as well.
Cheers,
Maria
Any thoughts based on your experiences? What are the factors that affect correction achieved? I would appreciate any answers via PM as well.
Cheers,
Maria
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