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Does Dextroscoliosis Of The Thoracic Spine Need Surgery?
I have a 59 degree dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine which is causing left foraminal narrowing from teh T3-4 to the T8-9 level. I have been experience fairly severe pain over the past few months, which is why i recently had an MRI, which came back with the above conclusions. Is it likely I will need to have surgery?
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
Hello,
That degree of scoliosis is one important factor for surgical indication. Besides the neurological symptoms, I think that pulmonary function should be assessed also. If compromised then surgery can't be postponed. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
That degree of scoliosis is one important factor for surgical indication. Besides the neurological symptoms, I think that pulmonary function should be assessed also. If compromised then surgery can't be postponed. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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