Scoliosis Surgery Brings A Lot Of Complications, Pursue Alternative Scoliosis Tr

Posted by abby smiths on March 3rd, 2017

The surgical treatment of scoliosis pursues correction of the deformity to get a solid spinal fusion and balance the trunk in the sagittal and coronal plane. For this it is necessary to perform technically demanding surgery, which is quite long and requires great exposure of the surgical field. It can result in high blood loss.

No doubt, we can say that scoliosis surgery is one of the more complex interventions that are performed in orthopedic surgery. This makes complications in these surgeries quite common which can be potentially very serious.

Complication That May Arise In Scoliosis Surgery:

Vascular and Visceral Complications

Scoliosis surgery sometimes calls for anterior approach of the column involving strenuous dissection of visceral and vascular structures in contact with the spine.

In the posterior approach of the thoracic spine, pleural damage may occur. Gluteal artery injury can take place on removing large amounts of grafts from the iliac crest.

The placement of pedicle screws can also cause vascular and visceral injuries. The risk of misplacement of pedicle screws is increased in scoliosis surgery, especially of high magnitude, compared to other surgeries of the spine due to anatomical changes caused by vertebral rotation. Vascular injuries may occur during insertion of these screws or deferred usually presented as pseudoaneurysms.

In many cases, high risks of gonadal and renal vein injury and duodenal ulcers have also been seen in patients who have underwent scoliosis surgery.

Neurological Complications

Neurological injuries are perhaps the most feared injuries in scoliosis surgery, with devastating results for the patient and his family. Some complaints which may occur soon after surgery include a loss of skin sensation, loss of strength in feet and legs, loss of bowel and bladder control, and in very severe cases, paralysis. These changes can be temporary or permanent, and only occur in a very small number of cases, particularly in their most serious form, with only a 1% risk of paralysis.

Other post-operative health risks include:

* Infection
* Self image (due to scarring)
* Osteoarthritis
* Limits on range of motion/flexibility 
* Back pain

Is Avoiding These Risks Possible?
Many health institutes have come up with an alternative scoliosis treatment which is a natural, non-surgical approach. The basic course of action is based on the fact that the body does want to correct this serious disorder, but it needs the proper mechanical force vectors and pro-prioceptive re-education to do it. This non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, with no psychological or physical scarring achieves lasting and positive results. 

By avoiding corrective surgery for scoliosis and opting for alternative methods, patients with curvature of spine go on to lead normal lives without developing debilitating physical impairments.