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Is Surgery Necessary For Lippman Cobb Angle Of 14 Degrees In A 14 Year Old?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015
Question: My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed to have a lippman cobb angle of 14 degrees for her scoliosis. The orthopedic surgeon has advised posterior spine instrumentation and fusion.
Do you agree that surgery is an option.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will observe and treat by brace till maturity.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Opinion differ from surgeon to surgeon but I like in my patients with so much angle to observe and treat by braces till maturity, I will like to wait till maturity not go for surgery at age of 14.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Is Surgery Necessary For Lippman Cobb Angle Of 14 Degrees In A 14 Year Old?

Brief Answer: I will observe and treat by brace till maturity. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Opinion differ from surgeon to surgeon but I like in my patients with so much angle to observe and treat by braces till maturity, I will like to wait till maturity not go for surgery at age of 14. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.