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Spinal fusion for scoliosis
Whether surgery is successful depends on many factors, including the flexibility of the curve and the technique that was used.
Multiple-hook, multiple-screws (that may also include hooks), and double-rod systems improve the shape of the spine and back as seen from the back and side.
The objective of surgery is not a perfectly straight spine but a balanced one, in which fusion prevents the curve from getting worse.
After surgery, back pain in adults usually gets better or goes away.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 27, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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