Kyphosis

Patient Cases

Kyphosis: Sagittal Imbalance After Previous Surgery
This patient had her first spinal surgery in 1979—not by Dr. Bridwell. It was for scoliosis, and she had a Harrington rod placed in her back to straighten and support her spine. A Harrington rod was the typical treatment for scoliosis in those days.   Read more
Additional Patient Cases for Kyphosis
What is Kyphosis?

The spine is supposed to have some curves from the side; they help it efficiently carry weight and absorb the body's movements.

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What Spine Surgery for Kyphosis is Recommended
  • If non-surgical treatments do not stop the curve from getting worse
  • If it is a mid-back curve (thoracic curve) that is progressing and bigger than 80º-90º
  • If it is a mid-back to low back curve (thoracolumbar curve) that is progressing and bigger than 60º-70º
  • If there is disabling back pain
How Dr. Bridwell Treats Kyphosis

Scheuermann's Kyphosis

Posterior Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation: Dr.

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