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How Can Chin On Chest Deformity After A Scoliosis Surgery Be Treated?

I had back surgery for my scolisis 2 years ago ,after sugery I developed what the Drs are calling chin to the chest. I have been living in hell ever since! why do you think this happened? My Dr wants to do more surgery and fuse me all the way to L2.I am already fused from hy tail bone up to right where my neck would start.
Fri, 17 Aug 2018
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Chin on chest deformity is a complex and a challenging condition both for the patient and the treating surgeon. Its not only about the surgery being successful but it is also about how efficiently the patient's system will respond to the surgery in the post operative period. If there are no complications or pathology building and vitals are stable, the recovery may be good though it will take time. The patient should be monitored continuously in this time period. If the patient responds well in the post operative phase & there are no complications the surgery does provide good (full)mobility and patient will show improved ability to carry on the daily activities of life.

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How Can Chin On Chest Deformity After A Scoliosis Surgery Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Chin on chest deformity is a complex and a challenging condition both for the patient and the treating surgeon. Its not only about the surgery being successful but it is also about how efficiently the patient s system will respond to the surgery in the post operative period. If there are no complications or pathology building and vitals are stable, the recovery may be good though it will take time. The patient should be monitored continuously in this time period. If the patient responds well in the post operative phase & there are no complications the surgery does provide good (full)mobility and patient will show improved ability to carry on the daily activities of life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.