Daily pain can be a major factor in deciding to pursue surgery.

When Kaylee Deal turned 20, her back pain became unbearable and she decided to come to the Hey Clinic for a check-up. She was diagnosed with severe scoliosis. She knew surgery would be the best option for her, but she just started college and did not want to be out of school.

Kaylee asked Dr. Hey if waiting for surgery was an option. He told her that her scoliosis might get a little worse, but that it was her choice.

She decided to wait to finish her first year of college and knew she made the right decision. On July 6, 2021 she went to the hospital for her spinal fusion surgery.

“I did not want to deal with the pain for the rest of my life and so even though the recovery is really hard…I would do it over again because of how much better I feel now,” Kaylee said.

Dr. Hey also assured her that if she were to give birth in the future, an epidural would be an option even with her spinal fusion.

“I’m really happy with the outcome,” Kaylee said. “I can do day to day things I couldn’t do before because the scoliosis caused a lot of pain.”

Deciding to have scoliosis surgery is a big decision. Dr. Hey and his team are available to help guide you through the process and share all available treatment options. For more information please call the clinic or make an appointment to speak to one of our spine specialists.