Is spinal fusion the right choice for treating scoliosis in adults? The answer depends on your symptoms, the severity of your condition, and how it impacts your daily life. The decision to undergo spinal fusion for adult scoliosis is a serious one. Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure designed to stabilize the spine and correct…
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Different Types of Scoliosis Treatment Options
Your spine has a natural curve. However, genetics, a tumor, a spinal infection, an injury, or a birth defect can cause an abnormal curvature of the spine known as scoliosis. When it’s mild, it doesn’t require treatment and can be fairly unnoticeable. However, in more serious cases, Dr. Ahlgren or a member of his team…
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Spinal & Cervical Fusion Surgery: Purpose, Procedure, Risks
Have you been experiencing constant, chronic pain in your neck or back? This pain may be an indication of a sprain, strain, or other soft tissue injury in your spine. Many times, minor injuries usually go away with rest and other conservative measures. However, if the problem is structural, surgery may be necessary to improve…
Benefits of spinal fusion surgery
It is true that many cases of back pain can be resolved using conservative treatment methods, especially if the underlying cause of the pain is a sprain, strain, and other soft tissue injury. However, patients with chronic back pain who do not get relief from nonsurgical treatments may have a structural issue in the spine….
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