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Kyphosis

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maya.tanita
maya.tanita

Hi. I’m 15 years old and I have kyphosis. I have been under a hospital for about 2 years now and my curve has gotten to 77 degrees.  I’m always in pain and am self conscious about the way it looks. I have just just been offered the spinal fusion surgery but before I make my decision I would like some advice from other people who have experienced it or know about it. I really don’t want to make the wrong decision. Thank you  

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  • patty52946
    patty52946 maya.tanita

    Posted

    When I was 16 I had scoliosis with a 76 degree curve.  My sister also had it.  We had surgery on the same day.  My mom's scoliosis didn't show up until she was in her 60's.  It went bad very fast and her body is now all twisted out of shape and she's in so much pain.  If you are already in pain, and your doctors think your life would be better with the surgery, I think I would do it.  Best of luck to you!

  • matthew98877
    matthew98877 maya.tanita

    Posted

    Hi Maya,

    I am 45 years old and have had Kyphosis since the age of 14, my curve is 83 degrees, I made the choice not to have surgery, I unfortunately do now get a lot of back pain, chest pain and can get breathless a lot of time which can make daily life a bit difficult, if I could roll back the years I would certainly give surgery a go, 

    All the best to you. 

    Matt

  • margaret85310
    margaret85310 maya.tanita

    Posted

    Hi,

    I had fusion surgery with rods in 1976 and would definitely recommend. My understanding is that the surgery is less invasive now and the recovery time is less (I wasn't allowed to walk for 3 months).

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