I Have Scoliosis. Is a Spine Surgeon the Right Choice for Me?
If you have scoliosis, you may have considered scoliosis surgery at some point to stop your spine from curving. Florida Surgery Consultants in Tampa knows how serious scoliosis can become. It may be necessary for you to speak with a spine surgeon to find out if you require scoliosis surgery. There are different severities of scoliosis. Yours may be treatable through simple care and prevention, but it may also require surgery. Contact Florida Surgery Consultants to schedule an appointment with a spine surgeon today to discuss your scoliosis or visit our website to learn more about our services.
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that typically occurs just before puberty. Some cases are triggered by muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy, but the cause of most of the conditions is unknown. That said, it is typically not treated if it is mild. The only time that it is addressed is when the child is affected severely. As they grow, they may see it worsening, so they may wish to wear a brace in order to prevent it from worsening. However, there are cases where the curve of the spine can be so severe that it can cause the amount of space in the chest to be reduced and make it difficult for the person affected to breathe.
Symptoms of scoliosis are typically visual and they can vary from uneven shoulders, uneven waist, or even one hip higher than the other. Girls are more likely to contract severe scoliosis. While it can run in families, there are many children who have the disease that are also the first in their family to have it.
There are a number of complications that can arise as a result of the disease. The first of these is lung and heart damage because of the rib cage pressing against the heart and lungs and making it more difficult for the heart to pump. The other two things that people may note are back problems as they age and a change in appearance.
Can Scoliosis Surgery Help?
Those who suffer from severe scoliosis may consider surgery. Surgery that is used to treat scoliosis is usually spinal fusion. Spinal fusion is the fusing of two or more vertebrae of the spine in order to stop them from shifting. A spine surgeon can tell you for certain if you require spinal fusion or if your scoliosis is treatable through a brace. Contact us at Florida Surgery Consultants in Tampa to learn more about scoliosis and whether your scoliosis may benefit from surgery.
Contact Us
Florida Surgery Consultants is a clinic in Tampa that provides a variety of services including treatment for scoliosis. If you are suffering from scoliosis, you need to speak with a spine surgeon about your condition so that you can get treatment if necessary. Contact us at Florida Surgery Consultants to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians.
