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* refers specifically to ASC cases as pioneered by Drs. ABC (ASC by Drs. ABC). Drs. ABC have years and thousands of cases of experience in both Adult and Pediatric spine and scoliosis surgery, both anterior and posterior approaches. It’s this “Think Tank” of elite experience that has led to their pioneering success.
This scoliosis surgery patient had a posterior fusion with metal rods to correct his scoliosis. Typical results of posterior fusion surgery are a very straight back, with a long linear scar, and unfortunately 100% non-functional back muscles. Remaining mobility only exists in the area above or below the rods, near the base of the waist. Recovery is typically 6-9 months long, from typically high blood loss surgery, and 2-4% infection rates. Return to sports is usually one year, and then restricted by your loss of function. Chance for additional metal rod fusion extension surgery in your life-time due to junctional breakdown- could be higher than 30%.
This scoliosis surgery patient here had a Double Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC by Drs. ABC). Her smaller scars are located on either side of her body, hidden under her arms. Notice her normal-appearing spine, shoulder, and waist symmetry. Her back muscles, 100% functional. Also, observe the unrestricted range of motion compared to metal rod fusion. Typical recovery time for ASC by Drs. ABC is 6 weeks. Return to Competive sport often by 3 months. Low blood loss surgery (<1-2% transfusion rates). Extremely low infection rates.
Has your doctor recommended surgery to correct your scoliosis? While surgery isn’t necessary for every case, it may be helpful depending on the severity of the scoliotic curve, the patient’s age and symptoms, and the scoliosis progression rate. If you’re wondering if surgery is the right option, it may be helpful to look at scoliosis surgery before and after photos.
Shown here are specifically ASC by Drs. ABC surgery before and after pictures of patients of different ages and with varying curve types (single, double, complex). If you’re interested in learning more about ASC surgery and your eligibility for treatment, reach out to us at the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis today.
If our scoliosis surgery before and after photos sparked your interest in ASC by Drs. ABC, you might be wondering what the recovery time looks like for this type of procedure.
During this procedure, the back muscles are not touched. As a result, patients can expect to see amazing scoliosis surgery results within weeks (rather than months compared to posterior metal rod spinal fusion surgery).
Overall, most patients are able to return to full activities six to eight weeks after surgery. Many teenagers go back to school around 4 weeks. However, recovery time and results will vary on a per-case basis.
After surgery, patients typically follow a recovery timeline similar to this:
It’s important to note that scoliosis surgery results and timelines will vary on a case-by-case basis, so you must follow your doctor’s specific instructions.
Get your case reviewed by Dr. Antonacci and his team, reach out to our experienced clinicians today!
Recorded April 2023. This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Darryl Antonacci regarding ASC by Drs. ABC and the advancements they have pioneered.
Recorded 2020. This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Darryl Antonacci regarding ASC by Drs. ABC they have pioneered.
Has your doctor recommended surgery to correct your scoliosis? While surgery isn’t necessary for every case, it may be helpful depending on the severity of the scoliotic curve, the patient’s age and symptoms, and the scoliosis progression rate. If you’re wondering if surgery is the right option, it may be helpful to look at scoliosis surgery (ASC by Drs. ABC) before and after photos.
Shown here are ASC surgery before and after pictures of patients of different ages and with varying curve types (single, double, complex). If you’re interested in learning more about ASC surgery and your eligibility for treatment, reach out to the expert clinicians at the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis today.
PreOp
43.8°
PostOp
3.5°
PercentCorrection
92%
PreOp
43.8°
PostOp
3.5°
PercentCorrection
92%
PreOp
45.8°
PostOp
11.1°
Percent
Correction
76%
PreOp
45.8°
PostOp
11.1°
Percent
Correction
76%
PreOp
50.7°
PostOp
8.1°
PercentCorrection 84%
PreOp
50.7°
PostOp
8.1°
PercentCorrection 84%
PreOp
60.1°
PostOp
18.4°
Percent
Correction 69%
PreOp
60.1°
PostOp
18.4°
Percent
Correction 69%
PreOp
55°
PostOp
1.6°
Percent
Correction
97%
PreOp
55°
PostOp
1.6°
Percent
Correction
97%
PreOp
67.7°
PostOp
16.1°
Percent
Correction 76%
PreOp
67.7°
PostOp
16.1°
Percent
Correction 76%
PreOp
43.6°
PostOp
9.6°
PercentCorrection
78%
PreOp
43.6°
PostOp
9.6°
PercentCorrection
78%
PreOp
61.7°
PostOp
10.6°
PercentCorrection
83%
PreOp
61.7°
PostOp
10.6°
PercentCorrection
83%
PreOp
44.2°
PostOp
6.8°
PercentCorrection
85%
PreOp
44.2°
PostOp
6.8°
PercentCorrection
85%
PreOp
81.6°
PostOp
20°
PercentCorrection
75%
PreOp
81.6°
PostOp
20°
PercentCorrection
75%
PreOp
94°
PostOp
22.7°
PercentCorrection
76%
PreOp
94°
PostOp
22.7°
PercentCorrection
76%
PreOp
67.2°
PostOp
1.2°
PercentCorrection
98%
PreOp
67.2°
PostOp
1.2°
PercentCorrection
98%
PreOp
81.6°
PostOp
20°
PercentCorrection
75%
PreOp
81.6°
PostOp
20°
PercentCorrection
75%
PreOp
75.9°
PostOp
26.3°
PercentCorrection
65%
PreOp
75.9°
PostOp
26.3°
PercentCorrection
65%
PreOp
70.5°
PostOp
18.4°
Percent
Correction 74%
PreOp
70.5°
PostOp
18.4°
Percent
Correction 74%
PreOp
55°
PostOp
6.3°
Percent
Correction 89%
PreOp
55°
PostOp
6.3°
Percent
Correction 89%
PreOp
100.7°
PostOp
21.1°
PercentCorrection
79%
PreOp
100.7°
PostOp
21.1°
PercentCorrection
79%