Scoliosis Correction Treatment in India

Rohan Chopra, a 16-year-old high school...

Rohan Chopra, a 16-year-old high school student and aspiring cricketer, had always been active. Over the past two years, his parents noticed his right shoulder was noticeably higher than his left, and his shirts no longer hung straight. Rohan himself began experiencing persistent, dull backaches after practice. His pediatrician confirmed a progressive thoracic curve of 52 degrees. The spine surgeon, Dr. Mehta, explained that due to Rohan's age and the curve's severity, bracing was no longer effective. He recommended a posterior spinal fusion to correct the curvature and prevent it from worsening, which could impact his lung function and cause chronic pain. The surgery was daunting. Rohan feared he might never play cricket again. The procedure lasted six hours. The first days of recovery were tough, with significant pain managed by medication, but he was walking with help by day three. After six months of dedicated physiotherapy, his posture was perfectly straight. The backaches were gone. While he had to give up competitive cricket, he coaches younger kids and swims regularly. Emotionally, he transitioned from feeling self-conscious and fearful about his future to proud of his resilience. The straight spine is a physical triumph, but the confidence he gained is the real victory.