Kyphosis natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
The risk of undergoing spinal fusion surgery for kyphosis, like in scoliosis, is estimated to be 5%. Possible complications may be inflammation of the soft tissue or deep inflammatory processes, breathing impairments, bleeding, and nerve injuries. However, according to the latest evidence, the rate of complications is far beyond that rate. As early as five years after surgery another 5% require reoperation and today it is not yet clear what to expect from spine surgery in the long-term.[1][2] Taking into account that signs and symptoms of spinal deformity cannot be changed by surgical intervention, surgery remains to be a cosmetic indication.[1][3] Unfortunately, the cosmetic effects of surgery are not necessarily stable.[1] In case one decides to undergo surgery, a specialised centre should be preferred.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hawes M. 2006. Impact of spine surgery on signs and symptoms of spinal deformity. Pediatr Rehabil. Oct-Dec;9(4):318-39.
- ↑ Weiss HR, Goodall D: Rate of complications in scoliosis surgery - a systematic review of the Pub Med literature. Scoliosis. 2008 Aug 5;3:9.
- ↑ Hawes MC, O'Brien JP. 2008. A century of spine surgery: What can patients expect? Disabil Rehabil. 30(10):808-17.