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Spinal Deformity Correction
Age-progressive scoliosis/kyphosis can cause pain, imbalance, and reduced walking endurance.
Key Symptoms
Spinal deformities can affect quality of life, leading to back curvature, uneven shoulders, chronic pain, muscle fatigue, and potential breathing issues. It's important to address these for overall well-being.
Stepwise care begins with conservative options and can progress to limited decompression and selective correction. I use minimally invasive techniques, and if necessary, I may proceed to open surgical correction.
Services Provided
When to Seek Care
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Progressive deformity with pain
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Failed conservative care
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Neurologic symptoms
Goals of Surgical Correction
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Restore spinal alignment in the sagittal and coronal planes.
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Relieve neurologic or mechanical pain.
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Improve overall function and quality of life.
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Prevent further progression and secondary complications.
Surgical Techniques and Approaches
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Posterior Instrumented Fusion:Standard for multi-level deformities using rods and screws for stabilization.
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Osteotomy:Corrects rigidity, including posterior column osteotomy, pedicle subtraction osteotomy, and vertebral column resection
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Anterior/Combined Approaches:Provides three-column support for greater correction, often in revisions.
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Growing Rods/Vertebral Tethering: In pediatrics, allows axial growth while correcting curvature.
Precision in Spine Care
Expert spine care focused on mobility, pain relief, and long-term health through minimally invasive solutions.
Decision-Making and Outcomes
Surgery is advised for scoliosis ≥45° and kyphosis ≥70°, especially if progressive and symptomatic. Technique selection depends on age, curve type, rigidity, comorbidities, and prior surgeries. Successful outcomes include pain relief, improved function, restored alignment, and prevention of complications.
Next Step
Schedule a full posture and balance assessment.
FAQs
Q: Do all spinal deformities require major surgery?
A: No, treatment varies from minimally invasive procedures to larger reconstructions.
Q: Is age a limitation for surgery?
A: No, age is not a barrier; decisions depend on overall health and patient goals.
Q: What is the typical recovery time?
A: Recovery time varies; minimally invasive procedures allow faster recovery, while larger surgeries require more time.
Q: What are the main risks of surgery?
A: Risks include bleeding, infection, nerve injury, and hardware issues, but modern techniques minimize these.
Q: How long is the hospital stay?
A: Smaller procedures may require a few days, while larger reconstructions usually need one to two weeks.
Q: What outcomes can I expect?
A: Patients often see pain relief, improved mobility, better alignment, and reduced risk of future complications.