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  • Members: 874
  • Category: Scoliosis
  • Founded: Jun 20, 2000
  • Language: English
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We are the largest and oldest forum for adults whose scoliosis surgery has resulted in loss of lumbar lordosis (iatrogenic flatback syndrome). This painful, life-disrupting "hunchback" deformity was first attributed to the Harrington rod implanted in thousands of patients. Recently Luque rods have also been implicated.Some surgeons are reportedly still causing flatback syndrome through insufficient attention to sagittal mechanics during scoliosis surgery. Flatback syndrome is expected to affect at least one million adults with histories of scoliosis and spinal fusion. Symptoms include decreasing ability to stand upright, with a forward-leaning posture; need for the support of a walker or shopping cart; inability to lie flat; hyperextension (craning) of the neck; disabling chronic pain. The only definitive treatment is massive and complex spinal revision surgery, usually both anterior and posterior. It is imperative to choose a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon with specific experience and expertise in the correction of complex spinal deformities -- please check with us first! Opinionated, outspoken Elizabeth + amazing, knowledgeable co-moderators Rebecca and Virginia welcome you warmly to our friendly, lively forum. Questions? Compliments? Gripes or grumbles? S.O.S.'s? The buck stops here: elizabethrgonzalez@gmail.com Add to iGoogle

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