Scoliosis FAQ - Scheuermann's Kyphosis

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[Jettingred]

I’m 70 and had a failed scoliosis surgery when I was 39. I still have the hard wear but no Harrington rod. I now have kyphosis and am scheduled for surgery to straighten my spine in Dec. The pain is really awful and extremely tiresome. I expect my surgeon will have to remove the old hardware left over from the botched scoliosis surgery before continuing with the Kyphosis surgery. I’m excited just to be able to stand upright for the first time in years. And hopefully to get off of the oxycodone!

[MATomaso]

Well we're lucky guys like this doctor exist

[stvi]

I was diagnosed with Scheuermann’s disease back in the late 1980s, I was told by my doctor back then I would be on painkillers indefinitely. Iv had endless doctors appointments about pain it got that bad I have severe depression, I can’t stand looking at myself and my life is a world of severe pain everyday. I’m from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and it has taken me the best part of my life to get as far as an MRI done, Iv never had no face to face from anyone I was just told via telephone that the orthopaedic specialist has referred me to another hospital they also told me I have a prolapsed disc in L5-S1. If I bend from my waist I can give a 90 degree angle of my spine but I feel like I can’t breathe in that position I can’t touch my toes and can’t stand flat against a wall with my head touching it, my heads about 4”off the wall to look straight ahead. I’m not sure how you would view a case like this or treat it. I would really like to know...

[TheaRose]

The curve in my back is 85 degrees... as a 31 year old male

[TheTripstraps]

thank you for
the information! got it diagnosed it only when 40, because i got severe backpain. im not sure what to do about it, i got some exercises and thats it. i work as a roomcleaner in hotel, but i feel maybe i cant do it anymore, the pain is so severe. my doctor has not offered me any brace, maybe too old for that

[Justme]

When is a patient candidate to get surgery? I have a 16 year old son he is 6.2" tal and 320 lbs he has been diagnosed with Idiopathic Scoliosis in 70° and Sheuermann's Kyphosis in 65° and children's hospispital in Colorado has put him in physical therapy to strengthen his back muscles. He has been progressing since he was first diagnosed 3 years ago but they say he is not a candidate for surgery because it has to be up to 100°. My son is in a lot of back pain and can't play any sports because of this. Is there something else I should do? Can I make and appointment with this doctor? 😩 seems he understands the pain that kids go through. Thank you in advance.

[caroldenino]

My son has this disease. 85 degree extension. He's 31 years old. Can he get surgery?

[artninjapr]

Even I have scoliosis can I get an expert advise on it from dr.Baron lonner

[Zalusky]

Bugger this is blooming painful have this chronic condition painkillers for life it is then!!!

[hosnih]

Mine is between my shoulders. Can it cause nerve pain? I sometimes get nerve pain where i cant turn my head left or right

[ahmadshahkingkhan]

Is there any difference between SCHEUERMANN'S and thoracic kyphosis? If it is which one is more complex means can't be treated?