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Numerous types of ailments could be the source of your back ache. It could be as simple as scoliosis, a curvature of the spine commonly found in juveniles. Or it could be as complicated as herniated discs, the cushions between your vertebrae that have compressed to the point of eruption and are pressing against nerves or are deteriorated to the point that bone rubs on bone. There are many other conditions to consider that could be the pain-causing culprit, such as bulging discs, displacement, or fissures. [...]

Scoliosis is a painful debilitating condition of the spine that affects more than 20 million people in the United States. Treatment of scoliosis of the spine ranges from observation, to physical therapy, to bracing and in the most advanced cases, anterior or posterior spinal fusion surgery. Surgery is recommended if the progression of the disease is more than 40-50 degrees. Spinal fusion is the most common type of scoliosis surgery performed. This surgical treatment for scoliosis involves placing grafted bone in the vertebral column so that the column becomes fused. Planning for this surgery involved the surgical professional reviewing X-rays to determine a plan of care. [...]