Kyphosis Correction Treatment in India

Angel Gupta, a 17-year-old high school...

Angel Gupta, a 17-year-old high school senior and aspiring dancer, had always been self-conscious about her posture. Over the past three years, a noticeable rounding of her upper back had progressed, causing chronic pain between her shoulder blades that worsened during long rehearsals. Her pediatrician diagnosed adolescent idiopathic kyphosis, with a curve measuring 78 degrees. The spine surgeon, Dr. Mehta, explained that the curve was severe and rigid, unlikely to improve with bracing, and would likely progress, risking lung function and long-term disability. Angel was terrified of surgery but more afraid of giving up her dream. The procedure, a posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation, was long and complex. The immediate post-op days in the hospital were tough, with pain managed by a PCA pump. However, within a week, she could stand straighter than she had in years. After three months of diligent physiotherapy, she was back to light activity. A year later, her curve was corrected to 35 degrees. The chronic pain was gone. While she may not return to competitive dance, she can move without pain and confidently stand tall in her college classes. Her emotional journey was from a place of shame and fear about her changing body to one of resilience and pride in her strength, trading the constant ache for a straight spine and a bright future.