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    Hi, I was told by my chiropracter about 6 years ago that I had scoliosis of the spine. He showed me my x-ray and it looked like an S. He did not refer me to another doctor. I recently read a book on scoliosis and asked my orthopedic doctor about getting another x-ray to see if it has worsened in degree. He said that they did not have the right x-ray machine and said that I should not be concerned unless I had a 70-80 degree curve. The book said 30-40 degree. I need to know what I should do next.. am I just being to cautious? Any responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dee
    True love is like a ghost, which many talk about but few have ever seen.

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    DEE - Chiropractors are not the right person to give advise about scoliosis. His statement about 70 -80 degrees is absolutely incorrect. You should definitely see an orthopedic doctor that specializes in scoliosis. Years ago before I found my scoliosis surgeon, I went to a chiropractor, and I remember it like it was yesterday.... he told me that he could straighten my spine. I was also concerned about having a child in the future - his response was that spines straighten after having a child - BOTH WERE INCORRECT. Do you suffer from pain? Regardless, I would seek help with a scoliosis surgeon. Good luck - LYNN
    1981 Surgery with Harrington Rod; fused from T2 to L3 - Dr.Keim (at 26 years old)
    2000 Partial Rod Removal
    2001 Right Scapular Resection
    12/07/2010 Surgical stabilization L3 through sacrum with revision harrington rod instrumentation, interbody fusion and pre-sacral fusion L5-S1 - Dr. Boachie (at 56 years old)
    06/11/14 - Posterior cervical fusion C3 - T3 (Mountaineer System) due to severely arthritic joints - Dr. Patrick O'Leary (at age 59)

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      I know that now

      I was told by my ortho that it would need to be 70-80 degrees, the chiropractor said he could straighten mine and I believed him, but I dont anymore. I have read in a book that I should become concerned if it reaches 30-40 degrees. Do you have any info on where to look for a good ortho surgeon in my area? Im in Mishawaka Indiana.. Dee
      True love is like a ghost, which many talk about but few have ever seen.

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        DeeDee...

        You can find a list of specialists here:

        http://www.srs.org/locator/locator.asp?mode=search

        Be sure to find someone who treats adults.

        Regards,
        Linda
        Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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        Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
        Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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