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I’m trying to gain more insight into this condition. I have a family member who has very severe scoliosis. She had rods inserted years ago when she was in her 30’s. She’s now in late 50’s. I’m not sure what happened, but she is now in very bad shape. Her curve is more severe than anything I’ve ever seen, even on line photos. She is now at least a foot shorter in height. It appears she has a book bag underneath her shirt. She is in terrible pain. It breaks my heart and I just don’t know how to help. She has consulted with some of the top neurosurgeons in our state. They all recommended surgery, but I’m not sure if that is an option any longer. i’m trying to convince her to try Mayo Clinic. She’s afraid of another surgery, which I understand. What are we to expect?
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I am 87 years old and have had problems with my back since I was 18 years old. I have had 2 fusion surgeries and have had 2 kyphoplasty surgeries, I have had so many steroid injections that I have lost count. I am going to start the Diagnostic Bilateral MBB for the 2nd time. I also have numerous compression fractures that can't be fixed. There is exaggerated thoracic Kayphosis and chronic compression fracture deformity with severe height loss with damage to T2, T9, T10, T11, T12 and of course degenerative disc disease. This just the Thoracic spine. I have just as much wrong in the lumbar area if not more. I know there will be no more surgeries at my age. Just would like to get relief from the pain.