Back pain in children can be a stressful situation that occasionally requires surgery, and a bundled payments surgical center may be able to help. Children can experience back pain for a variety of reasons, including growing pains and injury. However, prolonged back pain in children is often indicative of a more serious underlying condition. If a child is experiencing severe back pain along with symptoms like weight loss, fever, weakness, or sleep loss, it is crucial to take the child in to see a medical professional.
If a child’s back pain is chronic and affects the quality of life, surgical options may be recommended. This will depend mainly on the child’s diagnosis, though common causes are spondylolysis (also known as stress fractures) and scoliosis (a curve in the spine). What kind of surgery is best for the child will be decided by the surgical team but may include spinal fusion. Fusing parts of the spine together can help correct the spine’s posture as the child grows and stabilizes the rest of the body to rely less on the non-curved portion of the spine. Spinal fusion is a highly successful surgery that can help prevent future spinal issues, especially in the cases of children with scoliosis.
A bundled payments surgical center may be able to offer world-class healthcare at potentially no cost to the patient if their health coverages participates in alternative insurance plans. Nadora Healthcare is a surgical center located in Johnstown, CO and we provide the premier Debt-Free Healthcare™ surgical option which allows qualified patients covered by self-funded insurance to have surgery at potentially no cost to them. Treating a child’s back pain can set them up for a healthier and less painful life in the future. To learn more about the debt free healthcare program and what your family qualifies for, you can fill out the form on the right or call our team directly at 970-212-5150.
Note: Nadora Healthcare does not typically perform pediatric surgeries. You should consult with your primary care physician and seek a pediatric specialist as your first option when a pediatric surgery is recommended.
Author: Hailey Siler