Degenerative Scoliosis
As a person ages, the disk and facet joints wear out. If severe, scoliosis occurs and is classified as degenerative scoliosis if the primary reason for the curvature is advanced degeneration of the spine. Typically, degenerative scoliosis occurs in the lumbar spine. Symptoms include back pain, leg pain, and deformity (inability to stand and look upright). This is a common condition which can now be treated with minimally invasive surgeries such as XLIF. The XLIF (extreme lateral interbody fusion) surgery allows our surgeons to correct the abnormal curve through small incisions. The surgery is guided using intra-operative fluoroscopy (x-rays) and newly developed nerve monitoring technology.