Hello everyone,
I had a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon about 3 months ago. I am 49 years old, was diagnosed with thoracic scoliosis about the age of 12. I wore a Milwaukee brace (ugggh) for about 2 years then gave up. Since then my spine has continued to get worse, now at about 55 degrees. The orthopedic surgeon recommends surgery as he feels it will only get worse as I get older and it's best to do it now while I'm fairly young and in good health.
I am requesting a 2nd opinion from Dr Gupta in Sacramento because he is a scoliosis specialist. The surgeon that I saw initially is not - plus I am just not comfortable with him and it is very important to me to be comfortable and confident with a physician who is performing such a serious surgery.
My question for anyone is this: I do not have back pain. Once in a while my back gets sore from sitting or standing for long periods of time, but I do not have pain like many people comment here. That to me would be a good reason for the surgery. Has anyone had surgery when they had NO pain & the surgery was to 1) help straighten the spine, and 2) prevent it from getting worse.
Thanks!
I had a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon about 3 months ago. I am 49 years old, was diagnosed with thoracic scoliosis about the age of 12. I wore a Milwaukee brace (ugggh) for about 2 years then gave up. Since then my spine has continued to get worse, now at about 55 degrees. The orthopedic surgeon recommends surgery as he feels it will only get worse as I get older and it's best to do it now while I'm fairly young and in good health.
I am requesting a 2nd opinion from Dr Gupta in Sacramento because he is a scoliosis specialist. The surgeon that I saw initially is not - plus I am just not comfortable with him and it is very important to me to be comfortable and confident with a physician who is performing such a serious surgery.
My question for anyone is this: I do not have back pain. Once in a while my back gets sore from sitting or standing for long periods of time, but I do not have pain like many people comment here. That to me would be a good reason for the surgery. Has anyone had surgery when they had NO pain & the surgery was to 1) help straighten the spine, and 2) prevent it from getting worse.
Thanks!
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