Is scoliosis surgery safe?

Scoliosis surgery is not medically necessary in the vast majority of cases. Non-surgical alternatives do exist. Learn more about our approach. read more

The first statement is arguably just plain wrong: after a fusion operation has fully healed the rods no longer bear much of the load, the fused bone does; and infection 5 years after surgery is very rare. If this is not an actual spine deformity specialist—a surgeon who does this type of surgery—please try to see such a specialist. read more

All treatment and outcome results are specific to the individual patient. Results may vary. Complications such as infection, nerve damage, blood loss, and bowel and bladder problems are some of the potential risks of any type of spinal surgery, including spinal fusion for the treatment of scoliosis. read more

Surgery; Observation. Mild curves, like those found in 90% of scoliosis cases, typically don’t require treatment. If your child has this condition, your family doctor may recommend the wait-and-see approach. Some kids develop “idiopathic” scoliosis, meaning doctors don’t know what caused it. read more