“Does scoliosis need surgery?”
I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was a child, and it was never really corrected. The doctors have been monitoring it, and I wore a brace but it barely worked. I'm not in any pain, but I still would like this problem gone. Is surgery the only way to treat it completely?
2 Answers
It is.
Not all scoliosis needs surgery. Depending on the magnitude of your curve, scoliosis can be monitored for signs of progression. In patients with large curves (>45 degrees), surgery can oftentimes be an option for persistent pain, progression of the curve, cosmetic reasons, etc. It is often a good idea to monitor your curve progression with X-rays every 1-5 years.
