If scoliosis becomes severe and requires surgery, a bundled payments surgical center may be able to offer surgical care at potentially no cost to the patient if they qualify via a self funded employer. Scoliosis is usually diagnosed during adolescence and means that the spine curves sideways. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and sometimes do not require treatment at all. If a child is diagnosed with scoliosis, the condition is usually monitored through a series of x-rays as the child grows to ensure the curve does not worsen and cause further issues. If the spine curves too far (usually a curve greater than 45 degrees), it can cause trouble breathing because there is less room in the chest for the lungs to expand properly. If symptoms become too severe and other treatments are unsuccessful, surgery may be recommended.
The most common surgical solution for scoliosis patients is spinal fusion. During spinal fusion, the surgeon will realign the curved portion of the spine and form it into a single, straight unit. This process reduces the curve of the spine and stops the growth in that area from making the curve worse. The spine is realigned and held in place by plates and screws to ensure the bone is fused. Spinal fusion to treat scoliosis reports very high success rates and less pain once the patients recover from surgery.
A bundled payments surgical center is a great first step for those looking into surgical solutions for scoliosis after they have met with their primary care physician and a pediatric spine specialist. Programs such as the Nadora Healthcare Debt Free Healthcare™ surgical option provide opportunities for world-class healthcare at potentially no cost to the patient if their self-funded employer offers a bundled care benefit to you and your family. To find out more about the qualifications and Nadora Healthcare, please call our team at 970-212-5150 or fill out the form on the right!
Author: Hailey Siler