Scoliosis

Hi, I have scoliosis so severe that doctors had difficulty inserting 2 leads for pain control. I had a total hip replacement 2 years ago and all is well. Maybe I don't understand, but what does one have to do with the other? Why would you need spine surgery to get a new hip? I've had 2 Harrington rods & 6 screws inserted to stabilize my back, but neither helped. Last October 2020 I had a Nevro pain blocker implanted in my left flank with 2 leads to both sides of my spine. There are many settings on my remote, and I am now about 70% pain free.

I also was puzzled by the way the question was posed, so it isn’t just you.

Wonderful that you are having so much relief from your stimulator. I have a Medtronics one and it has really helped me a lot!

How much on a 1-10 scale has your pain decreased? Has your activity level increased with the stimulator?

I also have scoliosis and at 70 have been through PT so many times I can't count. I was told 40 yrs ago I needed surgery and thankfully I declined. I have been active all my life and at this time am feeling things I never did before. I walk 3-4 miles every morning and that is one of the best reliefs I can do. My back is not in pain like it had been years ago but I am experiencing some leg pain especially in the morning getting out of bed. I believe it is related to the hip. Have not been to a doctor in a while. Guess I am not trusting the medical environment these days but this Mayo Clinic page sure gives some interesting perspectives on what everyone is experiencing.

@mc2230 Good for you! 40 years ago, spine surgery was not as refined as it is today. If your scoliosis didn't affect you in adverse ways, you must have made a good choice. Walking is so good for health in many ways. If hips are not level, and perhaps with scoliosis, they may not be because of compensation, it may cause back pain. I don't have scoliosis, but I have a pelvis that sometimes gets a bit out of alignment. My PT has shown me ways to correct that when it happens.

Good day! Has anyone had spinal fusion for Scoliosis? After 50 plus years of progressive scoliosis I am now contemplating surgery. I am VERY active, however hiking is getting more difficult when there is significant elevation. Pretty fine when the hike is flatter.

Curious for hear from folks that have had the procedure.