Case study 130 | Adult Degenerative Scoliosis | Explained by Neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch

Case study 130 - Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis is caused by the degeneration of the facet joints and intervertebral discs, which are the moving parts of the spine. This degeneration can occur slowly over time as a person ages, and it's most common in people over 65 years of age. It often occurs in the lower back, or lumbar spine, which is most susceptible to changes due to aging. Degenerative scoliosis can also be accompanied by spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can pinch the spinal nerves.
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[@ChristineKrannich]

Great video! Lots of vocabulary specific to spinal surgery which is cool. I never wanted to be a doctor though knowing how the human body functions and works is highly interesting. I did not know that nicotine use was particularly bad for the spine. I’ve never smoked so in my case it doesn’t matter.
Awesome visuals, too. It’s good to know this farmer has had such a fantastic outcome. Thank you, Dr. Betsy!

[@splovelace]

Love you lady spine doc! How would you handle someone with adhesive arachnoiditis and CES? I’m suffering and I’m desperate.

[@ioniosif8715]

Finally something is done for scoliotics,.. can you tell why scoliosis is called "the shame of the modern medicine" ?

[@giftntokozo4330]

You remind me of doctor strange