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Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 5 2:50pm | Replies (29)
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@vikkitennis

I as well, have adult scoliosis. The hardware in my spine from a L5-S1 fusion in 2014 at UCSF is placing pressure on the curvature, is what the MRI's suggest. I have been advised scoliosis surgery is very difficult, and the rehab is up to nine months. It would ruin my psych. I am extremely active, playing tennis 5-6 days a week, weights, pickleball, hike, bike and walk. All I can do is stay strong and fit. I am curious from the bloggers who have had scoliosis surgery in their 60's, and their outcome.

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aspenman | @aspenman | Apr 20 1:05pm

Hi, I had T1 through pelvis six months ago. I am 67 female. I was told I would be in a wheelchair. I was very active before the surgery, but I didn’t want to take the chance I went to three doctors. It’s a long recovery. But I think it’s totally worth it because, I want to be active into my later years. My curve was 49 but then I think I had another curve too.

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