IM A 31 YEAR OLD FEMALE.  Chronic back pain 5 years.  Recent CT showed Minimal lumbar scoliosis, convex to the left.  At L-4 L-5 there is marked narrowing of the disc space, which demonstates slight vaccum phenomenon, and degenerative sclerotic changes in the adjacent vertebrae.  There is grade 2 anterolisthesis of the L4 on L5 with bilateral L4 pars defect..  There is also a component of slight left lateral subluxationof the L4 verebral body with respect to L5.  Wondering what kind of treatment and if surgery how long for full recorvery.  Im an ultrasound tech
Hi, Than for using ChatDoctor.to start with Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine bends to the side abnormally; either to the right or left. For people with mild curves, the aim of treatment is to prevent the curve progressing and worsening. People with more severe scoliosis need treatment to stabilize the spine. Many people with scoliosis do not need treatment. Treatment depends on various factors such as the persons age, whether they are still growing, the severity of the curve, the exact location of the scoliosis (for example, upper or lower back) and the chance that it may progress. Treatment options include observation, wearing a brace and surgery. An operation is sometimes advised for people with severe scoliosis.