Side Effects of Scoliosis Surgery in Adults

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If you’re an adult living with scoliosis, you’ve probably wondered if surgery is your only option. And if you do choose surgery, what are the real risks?
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In this video, Dr. Chris Gubbels, scoliosis clinician at ScoliCare Denver, breaks down the real, research-backed risks of adult scoliosis surgery from short-term complications like infection and nerve injury to long-term challenges such as hardware failure, chronic pain, and revision surgeries.
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You’ll learn the **facts—not fear—**so you can make an informed decision about your spine health. Dr. Gubbels also explains which patients are at higher risk, what the statistics really show, and why exploring non-surgical scoliosis treatments (like custom bracing, CBP rehabilitation, and specific exercise programs) should always come first.
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00:00 – Introduction: Is surgery my only option?
00:16 – Meet Dr. Chris Gubbels, ScoliCare Denver
00:31 – Why understanding scoliosis surgery risks matters
00:52 – What adult scoliosis surgery involves
01:12 – Short-term (perioperative) risks explained
01:20 – Blood loss & transfusion risk
01:32 – Infection and revision surgery
01:42 – Neurological injury and nerve damage
01:55 – Hardware failure and implant issues
02:03 – Dural tear and spinal fluid leak
02:12 – Failed fusion (pseudoarthrosis)
02:23 – Systemic risks (pneumonia, cardiac, etc.)
02:34 – Long-term scoliosis surgery risks
02:38 – Adjacent segment disease
02:46 – Proximal junctional kyphosis
02:53 – Chronic pain & failed back syndrome
03:06 – Hardware loosening and delayed infections
03:34 – Revision surgeries and long-term complications
03:45 – Risk factors: age, bone density, smoking, comorbidities
04:37 – How common are scoliosis surgery complications?
05:02 – The case for non-surgical scoliosis care
05:18 – The shared goals of surgical vs. non-surgical treatments
05:26 – Why non-surgical options should come first
05:35 – How to schedule your free discovery call
05:49 – Next steps & related videos
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If you or someone you love is facing scoliosis surgery, this is a must-watch before making your decision.
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