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My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve
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@lisamedanic oh my goodness! No, I don’t think my scoliosis is that severe! Maybe that’s why no doctor has suggested surgery! My curvature must be very slight … enough just to comment on but not to take action, I suppose …
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@rashida anything over 10 is scoliosis and symptoms vary but mine has moved into the beginning of severe. They base surgery on symptoms and the failure of conservative treatments more than anything. My NP daughter who sees me a lot and is very conservative about medical treatments thinks it’s time.