All about scoliosis

To fix the curve, adolescents and young adults who have
stopped growing would undergo an operation called
spinal fusion. A spinal fusion is normally only done on a
patient who has a curvature of 45-50° and higher. In the
surgery, surgeons would attach two or three of the bones
in the vertebrae together so that they won't move
independently. between the vertebrae, bone graft is put
to encourage the fusion between the bones. Usually,
metal rods are used to hold the spine in place when
fusing together the old and new bone content. Rods,
screws, and/or wires would be used to attach the rods.
If the surgery is done in a child who still grows, surgeons
would insert a rod that can vary in length. This rod would
be attached to the top and bottom parts of the spinal
curvature and it would normally lengthen every six
months. Bleeding, infection, pain, or nerve damage can all
be a complication of the spinal fusion surgery. If the bone
fails to heal, another operation would be required. Spinal
fusion surgery is supposed to stop the growth of the
abnormal segment of the spine completely to prevent the
spinal curve from getting worse. The fused part of the
back will be rigid forever. on the other hand in the
unfused portions, most patients have adequate motion
to continue their usual activities and do some sport.