I also have degenerative scoliosis. Had my 1st lumbar fusion last May. It is night and day. I have 2 more to go. My neuro surgeon started with the 2 that was causing my nerve pain. I tried injections. Nothing. I am so pleased I had it done. Easiest recovery I ever had. Unfortunately I also ended up with septic arthritis in my hip. Not related to my surgery. So the last 7 months dealing with that. Next winter I will finish my lumbar fusions. At 60 it will only get worse. So I'm going to get ahead of this. It's a hard decision you and your surgeon will have to make. I'm happy I chose surgery.