Advanced Spine Surgery
Scoliosis Procedures
Scoliosis corrective surgery gently straightens and de-rotates a curved spine using specialized screws and rods, most commonly for adolescent patients with curves greater than 40 degrees.
Scoliosis Corrective Surgery
This is generally a very complex procedure in which a curved spine is straightened using a variety of correction methods. This is most commonly performed in adolescent patients who have not reached skeletal maturity and have spinal curves that measure greater than 40 degrees.
How the Surgery Works
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and usually involves a long incision down the center of the back to allow for exposure of the curved spine. Special screws and rods are carefully affixed to the spine to allow for gentle straightening and de-rotation.
Following surgery, patients stay in the hospital around 3 to 5 days for careful observation, pain control and physical therapy. Patients are braced for approximately 8 weeks following this procedure.
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How It Works
The Correction, Step by Step
Every step is designed to gently return the spine to a straighter, more balanced alignment.
Exposure
Under general anesthesia, a long incision down the center of the back exposes the curved spine.
Instrumentation
Special screws and rods are carefully affixed to the spine.
Correction
The spine is gently straightened and de-rotated using a variety of correction methods.
Recovery
3 to 5 days in the hospital for observation, pain control, and physical therapy.
What to Expect
Your Recovery Timeline
Recovery from scoliosis surgery is carefully monitored every step of the way.
Days 1 to 5
Patients stay in the hospital for careful observation, pain control, and physical therapy.
About 8 Weeks
Patients are braced for approximately 8 weeks following the procedure while the correction heals.
Deformity Expertise
Meet Dr. Nathaniel Rawicki
Dr. Rawicki is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in complex spinal deformity and revision spine surgery. He completed the John H. Moe Fellowship in spinal deformity surgery and is accepting new patients.
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Our board-certified surgeons will evaluate the curve, discuss every option, and recommend the right path forward. Urgent, same-day appointments are often available.