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Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.
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Can anyone advise if MFR would possibly be an option for someone with severe scoliosis? I posted about my SIL around here previously. She had one surgery about 18 years ago. Since then her curve has increased dramatically. I can’t find any photo online that depicts a curve like hers.
She is in severe pain and has gotten 2nd, 3rd, 4th, …………many opinions. They all recommended surgery and she’s too scared. I’m not sure if it’s too late for surgery now. They’ve recommended surgery for years.
She just asked me today about a surgery where they cut open the spine from top to bottom and staple it. Is that a fusion? I referred her to Mayo. She’s consulted with all major neurosurgeons in NC. I feel for her. She’s a great person and has really suffered. Her height is substantially reduced due to the curve. She’s extremely small.
Please relocate my post, if I’m not in the right place. Thank you.
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@celia16 I have done a lot of myofascial release for several years. It helps problems that are caused by overly tight fascia and scar tissue and I have benefited from it. It doesn't fix scoliosis, but I have known patients with scoliosis who felt better doing this. I am a cervical spine surgery patient.
Usually scoliosis surgery is an instrumented fusion where rods are placed on each side of the spine and screwed to the vertebrae. It can be a big surgery and long recovery time. Some of the issues with severe scoliosis can be pressure on the heart or lungs that interferes with functions. My surgeon at Mayo is a deformity expert and does scoliosis surgeries.
You may find this discussion helpful.
Spine Health - "Severe scoliosis"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-scoliosis-1/
I think speaking with a counselor may help in addressing the fear. I know this is a big surgery and it is hard to confront fear. I went through that too even though my surgery was a single level fusion.
Jennifer