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ADOLESCENT SCOLIOSIS
Why are you in pain?
- A disease which deforms the spine during growth by curvature
- Very gradual onset of abnormal curvatures of the spine, accelerating during adolescence
- Sensation of spinal deviation, rib cage deformity, shoulder asymmetry or pain in the middle part of the back.
Which examinations should be carried out before consulting us?*
- X-rays of the entire spine Front and Profile view or EOS imaging
*Examinations required for the study of your case at the CCV Montpellier
What surgical treatment can we recommend?
- Correction of spinal deformity by fusion
- Pre-implantation scanner and muscle saving method patented by the CCV Montpellier
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The key points
- Indication: Scoliosis curvatures exceeding 40-50° at the end of growth
- Minimally invasive and safe technique by CT scan for screw placement in the vertebrae
20 to 40 cm
vertical on 20 to 40 cm
in the back
1:30 to 4 hours
Duration of surgery
4 to 7 days
Average length of hospital stay
Immobilization: removable thermoformed brace for 6 weeks
(daytime wear)
3 to 9 months
Average recovery time
6 weeks
Minimum duration of school absence
3 months
Duration before resuming sports activities
from the 8th day
Flying home after surgery
6 to 12 months*
Duration of evolution until the final result of the surgery
*These are mean times, with possibility of significant variability from one patient to another.
Pathologies
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