Kyphosis - George H. Thompson, MD

• What is kyphosis?
• Will I need surgery if I have kyphosis?
• If I need kyphosis surgery, what can I expect?
• What does kyphosis surgery involve?
• How does my spine fuse and how long does it take?
• Will surgery only stop my curve from growing or will it help straighten it?
• How long will it take me to recover from surgery?
• Will I have my rods removed after my spine is fused?
• You mentioned a rod breaking, how could this happen?