Treating Adult Scoliosis

An accomplished spinal surgeon and two-time U.S. News and World Report Top Doctor, Constantine Toumbis, MD, has delivered orthopedic care as a practicing physician at Citrus Spine Institute in Crystal River, Florida, since 2015. A member of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Constantine Toumbis specializes in treating spinal conditions such as scoliosis. 

While scoliosis is often diagnosed in children and adolescents, it is also possible to develop a scoliotic curve later in life. Spinal curves can be the result of weak or paralyzed muscles or a degenerative condition. Adult scoliosis often causes pain and physical deformities. In extreme cases, patients may experience difficulty walking or breathing. However, these types of complications are rare. 

For mild cases, patients are often treated with noninvasive methods to manage pain and improve posture. Doctors may recommend physical therapy, analgesics, or exercise. Rarely, patients may need to undergo surgical procedures such as spinal fusion or decompression. Surgery is usually recommended for patients whose condition has worsened over time or is not responsive to noninvasive treatments.

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