Spinal Deformity Correction
Corrective surgery for scoliosis and other spinal deformities — performed with navigation-assisted precision.
Spinal Deformity Correction
Restoring spinal alignment in complex deformities — with Medtronic navigation guiding every step.
The most technically demanding procedure in spine surgery. Navigation is essential. Hospital stay five to seven days. Full recovery six to twelve months. Results are significant and lasting.
What Is It?
Places multiple screws and rods across several vertebral levels to correct abnormal curvature and hold the spine in improved alignment while fusion occurs. Performed for progressive scoliosis, kyphosis, and adult degenerative deformity causing significant pain or neurological compromise.
Before Surgery
Full-length standing X-rays, MRI, CT, and pulmonary function testing in severe cases. Detailed pre-operative navigation planning with 3D imaging. Medical and anaesthetic assessment. Blood management planning.
During Surgery
General anaesthesia. Multi-level pedicle screw and rod instrumentation. Osteotomies to mobilise the spine where required. Navigation-guided screw placement. Intraoperative neuromonitoring. Four to eight hours.
After Surgery
Hospital stay: five to seven days. Intensive physiotherapy begins in hospital. Brace may be used for three to six months. Significant pain improvement typically within weeks.
Recovery
Desk work: ten to fourteen weeks. Light physical activity: four to six months. Full recovery: six to twelve months. Imaging at three, six, and twelve months confirms fusion and correction.
Dr. Viswanath's Approach
Navigation is not optional for deformity correction — it allows safe, accurate screw placement across multiple levels in a distorted spine. Medtronic O-arm and StealthStation used together for complex cases.
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deformity correction?
A full assessment is the starting point. Bring your recent imaging and any previous specialist letters.