Common Treatments for Degenerative Scoliosis

1. CommonTreatments
for Degenerative
Scoliosis
RaKerry Rahman

2. Common
Treatments for
Degenerative
Scoliosis
 An experienced cervical spine surgeon and current clinical
assistant professor of spinal surgery with SpringfieldClinic in
Cleveland, RaKerry Rahman, MD, completed his orthopedic
surgery residency at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia
University. Dr. RaKerry Rahman possesses considerable
experience in the treatment of adult scoliosis, which is often
associated with osteoporosis, vertebral compression fracture,
degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis.

3. Common
Treatments for
Degenerative
Scoliosis
 In many cases, patients with degenerative scoliosis require no
treatment for their condition, particularly if the curve in the spine
measures 20 degrees or less. If pain persists, doctors may
prescribe pain relievers and recommend exercise and soft tissue
massage.When the curvature in the spine exceeds 40 degrees,
doctors may explore surgical options to rebalance the spine.
Surgery often involves the implantation of rods and screws into
the spine, which provides stability and reduces curvature. If the
scoliosis causes one or more pinched nerves, the surgeon may
create more space around the nerve endings.