If you have a very large curve or one that does not stop getting worse with a brace, your doctor will probably recommend surgery. There are different types of surgery. Some may be better for your specific curve than other types. The fusion keeps your spine straight. Your surgeon will talk to you about your options, the different types of surgery, and the different types of implants available.
Implants are devices that are inserted during surgery.
They remain in your back after surgery and help keep your spine straight. After you have been diagnosed with scoliosis, you may not think that treatment is that important. However, it is very important to treat scoliosis since spinal curves can become worse and cause physical changes to your spine. In the worst cases, scoliosis can cause changes in your chest and lungs and difficulty breathing. It is also important to treat curves since treatment is much more successful before curves become severe.