Kyphosis Surgery...?

I made need to have kyphosis surgery and was wondering if anyone out there has had that surgery before and if so what are the risks and complications and does it really help? Kyphosis is curvature of the spine.

My friend's daughter had mild kyphosis and needed surgery as it was progressing. She had her spine strightened and once she had recovered (it took her a few months to really feel back to normal) she was really pleased with the result, as were her doctors. The sites below might be useful to you...I hope it goes well and good luck...;

it depends on your age your health status and the degree of curvature. it;s a surgery it has the risks and complications of every surgery. you should try and think possitive. your life will get better after that...mine did

I have no experience of the surgery. But following details from two sources suggest, when to see a doctor and how surgery is required or not in certain conditions. Please see the site and also see a doctor of necessary advice:
1. Kyphosis can be thought of as an arching of the spine in which the top of the arch is seen in the back . for those complaining of pain, exercises and pain relieving medications are used. For those concerned with how the curvature appears, bracing or postural exercises may be used (see Patient Guide to Scoliosis Bracing). Surgery is only needed in severe cases of curvature. In congenital kyphosis (i.e. that present at birth) surgery should be performed if the patient is still growing. The reason that surgery is important in this group is because the curve can worsen over time and cause damage to the spinal cord.

2. observation and repeated examinations
Observation and repeated examinations for curves that measure less than 60 degrees on an x-ray. Progression of the curve depends upon the amount of skeletal growth, or how skeletally mature, the child is. Curve progression slows down or stops after the child reaches puberty.
bracing
Bracing is used when the curve measures between 60 to 80 degrees on an x-ray, but skeletal growth remains. The type of brace and the amount of time spent in the brace will be determined by your child's physician.
surgery
In rare instances, surgery is recommended when the curve measures 80 degrees or more on x-ray and bracing is not successful in slowing down the progression of the curve.
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