More than 20-30 million people are known to be affected with scoliosis across the world. It is recognized as a curved spine condition, or a condition where the vertebral column bends resulting into a C-shape hunch formation. Scoliosis is mostly reported among children before adolescence or have just hit puberty. However, it may affect any individual from 7 years to 40 years of age. In primary stages, the condition can be improved with the help of physiotherapist, back braces, and invasive treatments, however, surgical procedures may also be implemented in extreme cases. In general, scoliosis surgery cost begins approximately from $11,000 to $55,000 and may exceed depending on a number of factors.
In case of more than 45° or 50° of spinal curvature, scoliosis surgery is implemented. The surgical procedure is performed in order to realign the bent spine into a normal or straight spine. The procedure involves fusion of the curved spines which are thereafter pushed or realigned to form a straighter backbone. This is furnished with the help of specialized tools which are inserted via multiple minute incisions made throughout the backbone.
Scoliosis surgeries are being performed in millions every year across the world. Where the procedure is mostly performed in children, modern advancements have made it possible for aged individuals as well. The ideal candidates for scoliosis surgery are children/individual who:
The average scoliosis surgery cost highly depends on the country where it is performed. Apart from that, the other factors affecting the cost are:
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