What a day! Today, I met with my orthopedic surgeon who diagnosed/braced me. After looking at x-rays and discussing all of the pain I've been in, he left the option up to me. My curve is at 40 degrees and has a painful rotation. The rotation and the apprx. 10 degree progression since bracing, is what's been responsible for my feeling like my shoulder blade is going to pop out of my skin. Had I not been having all of the pains I described to him, he wouldn't have recommended the surgery. However, the shoulder blade and the awful pain after even attempting to jog/run, was enough for him to tell me to seriously consider it.
Because of the progression I've had so far, it's unlikely that it wil stop progressing. I've already had a lengthy discussion with my mom and will talk with my dad as soon as he gets home. I'm almost positive that I want to do it. All the pain I've been in the last couple months has me scared to let it progress any further.
Next up, calling his P.A. to schedule the surgery and all the wonderful tests.
What was your biggest reason for going through with surgery?
Because of the progression I've had so far, it's unlikely that it wil stop progressing. I've already had a lengthy discussion with my mom and will talk with my dad as soon as he gets home. I'm almost positive that I want to do it. All the pain I've been in the last couple months has me scared to let it progress any further.
Next up, calling his P.A. to schedule the surgery and all the wonderful tests.
What was your biggest reason for going through with surgery?
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