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What is scoliosis surgery?

Category: Surgeries

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Surgery for patients with scoliosis is usually reserved for progression curves, cosmetically unacceptable, or interfere with physiological function. Surgery usually involves spinal fusion or thoracoplasty.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Scoliosis 10 2
Breathing difficulty 2 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 1
None 0

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with scoliosis surgery

Side effect Patients Percentage
Back pain 1
Unrefreshing or poor sleep 1

Duration

Stopped having scoliosis surgery

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 9
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 0
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 1
Not specified 1
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