Scoliosis surgery in Barranquilla, Colombia

When is scoliosis surgery done?

Most scoliosis is mild and only needs monitoring or a brace. Surgery is considered when the curve is large (generally above 45 to 50 degrees), keeps progressing in a growing child or teenager, or in adults when it causes significant pain, trunk imbalance or nerve compression.

What does the surgery involve?

The most common procedure is spinal fusion: the curve is corrected and fixed with screws and rods so the vertebrae fuse in a straighter position. Some children receive growth-friendly techniques that let the spine keep growing. Spinal cord function is monitored during surgery.

What is done before considering surgery?

Periodic X-rays to measure the curve, scoliosis-specific physical therapy and, in children who are still growing, a brace to slow progression. Early detection during school or pediatric checkups improves the chance of avoiding surgery.

What is recovery like?

The hospital stay usually lasts a few days. Teenagers return to school within a few weeks and to most sports within several months, as advised by the surgeon.

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