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it probably depends on your curvature and if you have a single or double curve, but i had the surgery about 7 months ago. i had a double curve. the first month was hard but after that i recovered really quickly. i can twist side to side and bend from my hips like normal the only thing that is different is that I'm not able to arch or hollow my back like before the surgery.
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Does the scoliosis surgery stunt your growth?
it stunts your growth from your back...your legs can still grow. i had spinal fusion surgery(for scoliosis)
Does scoliosis surgery stunt your growth?
it stunts your growth from your back...your legs can still grow. i had spinal fusion surgery(for scoliosis)
Do you have to wear a brace after scoliosis surgery?
After scoliosis surgery, it depends where they fused/placed the rods/screws...I had scoliosis surgery and I can crack the TOP half of my spine, but, the screws are at the bottom of my back and I am unable to crack it there. :)
Should I crack my back after having scoliosis surgery?
No!
How do you reverse scoliosis?
surgery
What does a spine surgeon normally do?
Spine surgeons do all types of surgeries on the back. These can include low back surgery, spinal fusions, and Scoliosis surgery (to straighten out the crooked vertebrae).
Are there any scoliosis virtual surgery games?
My sister has scoliosis and asked me to see if there where and NO!
How long do you need to keep rods in your back from scoliosis surgery?
I have talked to my doctor and have asked the same question. The rods for scoliosis must be left in for your entire life. they will never be removed. He also said that the rods are not uncomfortable, so you do not notice that they are even there. However, you may loose a bit of flexibility from scoliosis surgery.
Can people that had the scoliosis surgery have kids?
Of course they can!
How old is to young to have scoliosis surgery?
I was 18 months old when I had my first operation of scoliosis however mine was a bad case of scoliosis.
Is scoliosis dangerous?
it can be it depends on how severe it is, and if it worsens The cures are either braces to straighten your back or back surgery which isn't horrible but recovery time is up to a year
What is the name of the surgery used to correct scoliosis?
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