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Possible spinal fusion advice…

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OutofAlignment · 14/08/2026 14:53

Hey, I’m looking for some advice on my scoliosis, I’m 43 years old and was diagnosed with combined scoliosis at 13
i was braced from 13-16 .. it didn’t work particularly well but they just left it and said it probably wouldn’t get any worse..
well it did.. I have had children ect and now they are all grown up I decided to get it checked again as I’ve struggled with it physically, mentally and emotionally
in December my GP reffered me to a specialist and I had full back xray.. turns out my top curve is 68 degrees and my bottom curve is 90!
he sent urgent refferal to Southampton surgeon who I’m meeting for the first time next month… just kinda wanted to hear anyone’s experience with that first meeting and what I should expect… tbh I’m terrified he will say I can’t have surgery and will be left like this.. I have no health conditions and no nerve damage which has been tested ..
im aware every case is different but I’d love to hear a real experience rather than how google tells me it’s going to go

i guess I’m just worried it will end up being a chat and I’ll walk out still in limbo .. already waited months between appointments and only starting to feel like I’m being listened too .. so don’t want to hit a dead end with it .. thanks

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MyShrivelledGnarlyFinger · 14/08/2026 19:04

I can't see why the surgeon wouldn't agree to a spinal fusion since it's affecting your life.
I had a fusion when I was 11 so I don't know about later life. All I can tell you is that there's been no problems since.

southchinasea · 16/08/2026 21:06

I had spinal fusion and anterior discectomy at C6 and 7, after an accident, so for different reasons, but this was also in Southampton. I have made a good recovery and was well looked after. Good luck.

makemineadecaf · 16/08/2026 21:09

My daughter had spinal fusion age 12, though her curve was very small. The surgeon argued bracing was pointless as it would only recurve as soon as you stop wearing it. He also said the earlier he operates, the easier the recovery. That was 4 years ago now and all every distant memory. Recovery was pretty plain sailing. She was back to full time school after 6 weeks. Happy to share his details; he works privately and nhs in London.

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