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Scoliosis Surgery

Scoliosis surgery is sometimes required to correct a curvature of the spine in children or adults. As with all spinal surgeries, there’s always a risk of neurological damage. Although complications are extremely rare, when they do occur, they can cause life-altering trauma including paralysis.

If you believe you’ve suffered permanent damage to your spinal cord as a result of medical negligence during scoliosis surgery, you may be able to claim financial compensation.

Treatment of scoliosis

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine affecting roughly three percent of the population. The condition can affect people of all ages but is often first detected during the adolescent years.

The earlier scoliosis is detected, the more treatment options there are available. Some children are given body braces to wear that can help prevent the curvature from worsening during growth spurts.

For most people, treatment is not necessary but if the scoliosis is severe then surgery may be required.

Symptoms of scoliosis

Mild scoliosis can often be difficult to initially detect. It occurs gradually and is usually painless. Sometimes it’s other people who notice the symptoms first, including teachers and friends. In more severe cases, the symptoms are clear to see.

Symptoms of scoliosis include:

  • A visibly curved spine
  • Uneven shoulders
  • Leaning to one side
  • Uneven waist
  • Ribs sticking out to one side
  • One hip higher than the other

If a scoliosis curve worsens it can also lead to the spine rotating or twisting. In the most severe cases the rib cage may press against the lungs and heart, causing breathing and blood circulation difficulties.

Scoliosis surgery

The purpose of undergoing surgery for scoliosis is to try and straighten the spine and lessen the symptoms of scoliosis. The aim is to ultimately improve that person’s quality of life.

Most surgery for scoliosis is a success. However, in a very small percentage of people, a complication may arise during the surgery (intra-operative) or happen just after the surgery is complete and the person is recovering (post-operative).

One of the most serious complications from scoliosis surgery is when the person begins to loose sensation or function in their legs or arms. This may present as weak or heavy limbs, loss of bladder and bowel function, or numbness, among other things.

It is not always clear at the time why exactly someone is presenting with these neurological symptoms but the medical team should be alert to these symptoms and act swiftly to investigate, and where possible, minimise any further onset of symptoms to preserve sensation and function.

If this doesn’t happen and you are left with a permanent spinal cord injury, then you may have a claim.

Negligent scoliosis surgery compensation

At Aspire Law, our expert lawyers have experience of bringing claims for paralysis as a result of negligent scoliosis surgery. We know how to quantify a claim for such losses if there is one that can be brought. In particular our solicitors are specialists at bring claims for children who have become paralysed and understand the extra complexity involved with sustaining an injury at a young age.

Compensation aims to help people with permanent damage as a result of negligent surgery adjust to their new circumstances and lead a fulfilling life. Compensation can provide financial support in rebuilding lives and helping the injured person to fund items, including:

  • Rehabilitation
  • Accessible Housing
  • Transport
  • Care
  • Aids and equipment
  • Re-education and training
  • Therapeutic services
  • Case management

Rehabilitation and other life adaptations are vital to managing and improving the physical and emotional wellbeing of the injured person in the months and years to come. The extent of the damage suffered and the effect it has had on the injured person’s life, will play a decisive role in the size of settlement which may be awarded.

To discover more about making a negligent scoliosis surgery claim, call us today on 0800 030 20 40 or contact us online and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Scoliosis surgery is sometimes required to correct a curvature of the spine in children or adults. As with all spinal surgeries, there’s always a risk of neurological damage. Although complications are extremely rare, when they do occur, they can cause life-altering trauma including paralysis.

If you believe you’ve suffered permanent damage to your spinal cord as a result of medical negligence during scoliosis surgery, you may be able to claim financial compensation.

Treatment of scoliosis

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine affecting roughly three percent of the population. The condition can affect people of all ages but is often first detected during the adolescent years.

The earlier scoliosis is detected, the more treatment options there are available. Some children are given body braces to wear that can help prevent the curvature from worsening during growth spurts.

For most people, treatment is not necessary but if the scoliosis is severe then surgery may be required.

Symptoms of scoliosis

Mild scoliosis can often be difficult to initially detect. It occurs gradually and is usually painless. Sometimes it’s other people who notice the symptoms first, including teachers and friends. In more severe cases, the symptoms are clear to see.

Symptoms of scoliosis include:

  • A visibly curved spine
  • Uneven shoulders
  • Leaning to one side
  • Uneven waist
  • Ribs sticking out to one side
  • One hip higher than the other

If a scoliosis curve worsens it can also lead to the spine rotating or twisting. In the most severe cases the rib cage may press against the lungs and heart, causing breathing and blood circulation difficulties.

Scoliosis surgery

The purpose of undergoing surgery for scoliosis is to try and straighten the spine and lessen the symptoms of scoliosis. The aim is to ultimately improve that person’s quality of life.

Most surgery for scoliosis is a success. However, in a very small percentage of people, a complication may arise during the surgery (intra-operative) or happen just after the surgery is complete and the person is recovering (post-operative).

One of the most serious complications from scoliosis surgery is when the person begins to loose sensation or function in their legs or arms. This may present as weak or heavy limbs, loss of bladder and bowel function, or numbness, among other things.

It is not always clear at the time why exactly someone is presenting with these neurological symptoms but the medical team should be alert to these symptoms and act swiftly to investigate, and where possible, minimise any further onset of symptoms to preserve sensation and function.

If this doesn’t happen and you are left with a permanent spinal cord injury, then you may have a claim.

Negligent scoliosis surgery compensation

At Aspire Law, our expert lawyers have experience of bringing claims for paralysis as a result of negligent scoliosis surgery. We know how to quantify a claim for such losses if there is one that can be brought. In particular our solicitors are specialists at bring claims for children who have become paralysed and understand the extra complexity involved with sustaining an injury at a young age.

Compensation aims to help people with permanent damage as a result of negligent surgery adjust to their new circumstances and lead a fulfilling life. Compensation can provide financial support in rebuilding lives and helping the injured person to fund items, including:

  • Rehabilitation
  • Accessible Housing
  • Transport
  • Care
  • Aids and equipment
  • Re-education and training
  • Therapeutic services
  • Case management

Rehabilitation and other life adaptations are vital to managing and improving the physical and emotional wellbeing of the injured person in the months and years to come. The extent of the damage suffered and the effect it has had on the injured person’s life, will play a decisive role in the size of settlement which may be awarded.

To discover more about making a negligent scoliosis surgery claim, call us today on 0800 030 20 40 or contact us online and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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