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Surviving Scoliosis SurgerySurviving Scoliosis Surgery
Rich Lehrer ~ CRT, ARRT, BS Ed.
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Normal Normal SpineSpine
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3 Types of Scoliosis3 Types of Scoliosis
• Congenital– born with it
• Idiopathic– grow into it typically in your teenage years
• Paralytic– neuromuscular weakness can cause progressive
deformity– asymmetric paralysis
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Congenital ScoliosisCongenital Scoliosis
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3 Types of Scoliosis3 Types of Scoliosis
• Congenital– born with it
• Idiopathic– grow into it typically in your teenage years
• Paralytic– neuromuscular weakness can cause progressive
deformity– asymmetric paralysis
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The problem is…The problem is…
• Pain - back, buttock, other...
• SOB
• Leg numbness, weakness, difficulty walking
• Spinal Stenosis
• Bladder control
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Types of CurvesTypes of Curves
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Available TreatmentsAvailable Treatments• Do Nothing• NSAIDS• Exercise
– walking, yoga, stretching, swimmimg
• Epidural Injections• Bracing• Surgery
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Reasons to Go AheadReasons to Go Ahead• Increasing pain
– back, rib, pelvis, abdominal
• Poor Pulmonary & Respiratory Function– Cor Pulmonale
• Progression of the curve– >90 degree always has some pulmonary
compromise
• Conservative treatments have not worked
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Making The DecisionMaking The Decision
• This is NOT an emergency
• Is it really time? Why now?
• Disability benefits - LOA - vacation time
• Medical Insurance?
• Where will I recuperate?
• Will my family be OK?
• Best case and worse case scenario
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98 Degrees
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Goals of the SurgeryGoals of the Surgery
• Relieve Pain
• Improve neurologic & physiologic condition
• Minimize residual deformity
• Level Pelvic obliquity
• Center the head over the spine
• Restore normal contour to the spine
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Restore normal contour
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The Pre-Op ProcessThe Pre-Op Process
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Preparing for SurgeryPreparing for Surgery• X-rays
• Cardiac workup - treadmill, EKG, Echo
• Autologous Blood Banking - iorn
• Vitamins, flu shot, good nutrition, wt. loss
• Exercise - walking, stretching, yoga…
• Pulmonary Function Study
• Quit Smoking
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Types of Pre-op XraysTypes of Pre-op Xrays• Upright Scoliosis Series PA & Lateral
• Pre-op CXR
• Sidebending films
• CT Scan
• MRI - neurologic involvement
• Myelogram
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Upright is bestSitting Non-supported
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Upright Lateral in the
wheelchair
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Sidebending Film
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Out of Balance!Out of Balance!
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SidebendingBe sure my pelvis
is flat before you shoot!
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PulmonaryFunction Test
The Body Box
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Pre-opCXR
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Pulmonary CompromisePulmonary Compromise
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The Surgical ExperienceThe Surgical Experience
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Spinal Monitor
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Through the Endoscope
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Post - Op & RecoveryPost - Op & Recovery
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In the ICUIn the ICU• Coming out of anesthesia
• Ventilator
• Cardiac monitor
• Morning portable CXR
• Neurologic signs monitored
• Standard Post-op care
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Post-opDay 1
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Back in a roomBack in a room• Coughing, deep breathing, and sitting up
• PCA
• PT fit you with your brace
• OT teach you how to walk
• Advance diet
• Areas of numbness and tingling
• Loose the tubes - Foley, IV, ...
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Before & After
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Before & After
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Post Opcorrection
29 degrees
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Home Again (Whew!)Home Again (Whew!)• Change in lifestyle - temporarily slower
• Exercise - walking, swimming, other physical therapy
• Brace for several months
• Shower Chair & Hand Shower
• Cordless phone - TV remote
• Back to work?
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TLSO
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The Equation for SuccessThe Equation for Success
Comprehensive Pre-op planning
+ Patient Education
+Patient Cooperation
+ a Positive Mental Attitude
An Excellent Surgical Result
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Thank YouThank You
• Daniel Benson, MD• “Turk” Darrington• Diane Gums, RN
• Tony Seibert, Ph D