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Should I Have The Reconstructive Surgery For Thoracic/lumbar Curvature?

I have a 70° thoracic/lumbar curvature due to rotoscoliosis. Surgical intervention has been recommended by my neurosurgeon. I am a 56 y.o. female with no other significant health problems, except FMS/CFS. Ambulation is becoming increasingly difficult due to a prominent forward lean, combined with severe muscle spasms. Should I have the reconstructive surgery? ?
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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With this much scoliosis affecting your activity of daily living, it is advisable to undergo sugery. Benefits by far exceeds the risks.
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Should I Have The Reconstructive Surgery For Thoracic/lumbar Curvature?

With this much scoliosis affecting your activity of daily living, it is advisable to undergo sugery. Benefits by far exceeds the risks.