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Clinic visits after scoliosis surgeryCClinic visits after scoliosis surgeryClinic visits after scoliosis surgeryEnglishOrthopaedics/MusculoskeletalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Vertebrae;SpineMuscular system;Skeletal systemHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2008-06-01T04:00:00Z8.2000000000000063.9000000000000168.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.</p><p>After surgery, your teen will need to see their surgeon for regular clinic visits.</p><h2> Key points </h2> <ul><li>During clinic visits, the health care team takes an X-ray of your teen's back and can advise on activity level.</li></ul>
Visites à la clinique après l’intervention chirurgicale de la scolioseVVisites à la clinique après l’intervention chirurgicale de la scolioseClinic visits after scoliosis surgeryFrenchOrthopaedics/MusculoskeletalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Vertebrae;SpineMuscular system;Skeletal systemHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2008-06-01T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000067.0000000000000178.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Après l’intervention chirurgicale associée à la scoliose, des visites en Clinique sont requises afin de s’assurer que la guérison et la croissance progressent de manière adéquate. Découvrez la fréquence de ces visites et à quoi vous attendre.</p><p>Après l’opération, votre adolescent devra voir son chirurgien à l’occasion de rendez-vous réguliers en clinique.</p><h2> À retenir </h2> <ul><li>Pendant les rendez-vous en clinique, l’équipe de soins de santé prendra une radiographie du dos de votre adolescent et lui donnera des conseils sur son niveau d’activité.</li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Clinic visits after scoliosis surgery2041.00000000000Clinic visits after scoliosis surgeryClinic visits after scoliosis surgeryCEnglishOrthopaedics/MusculoskeletalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Vertebrae;SpineMuscular system;Skeletal systemHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2008-06-01T04:00:00Z8.2000000000000063.9000000000000168.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.</p><p>After surgery, your teen will need to see their surgeon for regular clinic visits.</p><h2> Key points </h2> <ul><li>During clinic visits, the health care team takes an X-ray of your teen's back and can advise on activity level.</li></ul><p>The typical schedule of visits following surgery is:</p><ul><li>two to six weeks</li><li>three months</li><li>six months</li><li>12 months</li><li>24 months</li></ul><p>During these appointments, your teen’s surgeon will assess their back and look at the incision. The surgeon will talk to your teen about pain, neurological symptoms (bowel/bladder problems, numbness, weakness), nutrition, and their physical activities. </p><p>The health care team will take an X-ray to see how well the bones in your teen’s spine are healing. An X-ray is also used to check the curvature of the spine. If all goes well, they may tell your teen that they can increase their activity level.<br></p>Clinic visits after scoliosis surgeryFalse

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