Scoliosis and the serious high school athlete - is surgery an option and still return to sport?

At Hey Clinic, we emphasize and are often quite successful at avoiding spinal surgery for children, adolescents and adults through the use of special high-tech comfortable custom scoliosis braces, Schroth physical therapy, exercise, diet, nutrition and vitamins like Vitamin D. However, when conservative treatments fail, and/or the patient is unwilling or unable to complete conservative therapy, surgical choices can also be discussed when appropriate. Here is Lilly's story - a teenager and serious student and athlete, who faced choice of possible surgery when her curve was too big for bracing and therapy, and she was interested in getting her curve straightened surgically. Lilly's story: "I am graduating From Whiteville High School this June. My aunt found my scoliosis and within 2 months I had surgery. The recovery was super crazy and tough but I was playing volleyball the second I woke up in the recovery room. I went to practice 3 weeks after my surgery. I will be going to Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst to play volleyball in the Fall. Dr. Hey and his staff were key in the recovery, not only physical but the mental part. They always were positive and had the "YOU CAN AND WILL PLAY VOLLEYBALL AGAIN" Learn more by visiting the website for the Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Care (http://www.heyclinic.com) or call and come and see us in Raleigh, North Carolina for a consultation or second opinion!