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  • #61
    Wow, I haven't posted here in a long time. I've seen my doctor since my last post. He looked at the new x-rays and the curve hasn't changed any, but both he and I want to go ahead with the surgery. He said there is a chance the curve could increase, and since I'm getting pain (quite bad recently), he thinks it's best to just go ahead with it. His secretary called today and said that I would probably be having it done January 5th. I'm not really all that nervous about it - I do want it done. I think it's the best thing for me.

    A few weeks ago, my Gran was visiting her physical therapist (she broke her hip a couple of months ago) and mentioned to her that the top of her back has been aching. Apparently, she has scoliosis! Her physical therapist said that it's probably become more noticeable now since her hip operation, or something like that. My Gran said, "You can blame it all on me! It's my fault!" Jokingly, of course, lol.

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    • #62
      It's more likely that your grandmother is suffering from kyphosis rather than scoliosis, the difference is in the direction of the curve. Kyphosis is a front to back curve and is common in people as they age (more so in some than in others). Glad that you are going for the surgery. Hang tough and be patient. I hope all goes well for you (it will).

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      • #63
        Originally posted by Robbie
        A few weeks ago, my Gran was visiting her physical therapist (she broke her hip a couple of months ago) and mentioned to her that the top of her back has been aching. Apparently, she has scoliosis! Her physical therapist said that it's probably become more noticeable now since her hip operation, or something like that. My Gran said, "You can blame it all on me! It's my fault!" Jokingly, of course, lol.
        Actually, Gran has a better chance at her age, of having scoliosis, than of not having it. In a study from last year, it was found that 68% of a control group of 65-74 year olds had scoliosis:

        http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum

        In addition, it's possible that she has what is termed as "functional" scoliosis, which can be the result of an injury that causes someone to change their posture to avoid pain.

        --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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        • #64
          My curves are almost 40 degrees (37 to be exact) and surgery will not be an option unless the curve was larger and the curves increased rather quickly.
          Adolescent Idiopathic Thoracic Lumbar Scoliosis

          Back Pain started in October 2001
          Diagnosed - June 2003

          Thoracic and Lumbar curves- 37 degrees
          Started Hospital examination - June 2003
          Discharged from hospital - November 2006

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          • #65
            I know that they don't usually carry out surgery for curves under forty-five to fifty degrees, but I've talked it over with my doctor and we both want to go ahead with it. I don't like the idea of just leaving it like this. I only found out about it this year, so I don't know how much it's progressed over the last few years.

            Just out of interest, whereabouts in England do you go to see your doctor? Mine is in Oxford. I'll be having the surgery at the Oxford Clinic for Specialist Surgery, located on the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre grounds.
            Last edited by Robbie; 12-09-2006, 01:50 PM.

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            • #66
              Yeah I hear people who have surgery have curves over 40 degrees. And I understand why you want to get it sorted.

              I go to Ashford in Kent, the William Harvey Hospital.
              Adolescent Idiopathic Thoracic Lumbar Scoliosis

              Back Pain started in October 2001
              Diagnosed - June 2003

              Thoracic and Lumbar curves- 37 degrees
              Started Hospital examination - June 2003
              Discharged from hospital - November 2006

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              • #67
                My curve is between 35 - 40 degrees yet they mentioned surgery at the very first appointment when I was diagnosed with it! from everyone's comments I take it that this is unusual. But I'm definitely off ahead with it - it's affecting my breathing slightly now.

                x x
                Jenny
                18 years old
                Sept '04 - Diagnosed with 40° thoracic/lumbar curve
                Sept '07 - anterior spinal fusion T8-L2

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by Jen-jen
                  But I'm definitely off ahead with it - it's affecting my breathing slightly now.

                  x x
                  That's strange, my curves are 37 degrees and my breathing is fine (when I am not having a panic attack )
                  Adolescent Idiopathic Thoracic Lumbar Scoliosis

                  Back Pain started in October 2001
                  Diagnosed - June 2003

                  Thoracic and Lumbar curves- 37 degrees
                  Started Hospital examination - June 2003
                  Discharged from hospital - November 2006

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                  • #69
                    I know, i thought it was strange that my curves were so small but my breathing seemed to be affected. my doc doesn't explain things - he prefers to just say: it wil be fixed. Which is stupid really cos scoliosis can never really be truly fixed! My expanation is this:
                    When i was younger i ad a massive growth spurt n used to get really bad pains in my ribcage and i think that wen my spine started curving it also twisted my ribcage round so that the spine would fit. Cos if you look at me from the left my ribcage slants forward but from the right its emphasised at the back. my explanation is probably way out but thats wat i tell myself. lol.

                    x x
                    Jenny
                    18 years old
                    Sept '04 - Diagnosed with 40° thoracic/lumbar curve
                    Sept '07 - anterior spinal fusion T8-L2

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