Mayo Clinic Minute – Correcting the curve with scoliosis surgery

By ACA | September 20, 2023

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It is often diagnosed in children; perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, we can see a similar type in maturation associated with other conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, infection, or injuries to the spine. There are other conditions including congenital or neuromuscular diseases that can contribute to a curvature.

Surgery is usually a last resort to fix the problem. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clinic Neurosurgeon, explains, new technology and techniques have improved the safety and recovery time for patients who have surgery to correct the curve.
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