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Spinal surgery for scoliosis caused by C.P
Judesmummy
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our son is nearly 11 and we are being encouraged to consider spinal fusion surgery for his neuromuscular scoliosis . We are so confused as to wether to proceed with the op or continue trying to manage his posture to minimise any progression of his existing scoliosis .He has severe quad CP , non verbal , orally fed . Can anyone with experience of this give us some advice ?
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Hi @JudesmummyThanks for your post and a very warm welcome to the community. I live with quadriplegic CP but have not had problems with scoliosis. We have a discussion that you might find helpful, Does anyone have experience of correcting scoliosis?If I can help further please get in touch
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Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. . That post had some relevant info for me ?
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I have spastic diaplegia type cp and scoliosis, imI 54 now, it has got worse as I have aged but been advised not to have any surgery. Hope this may help.
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