Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Lenke Type 3
Published by Dr. Mayur Kardile — Pune Spine Institute
Case Overview
A 20-year-old girl was diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis when she was 11 years old. She was a professional gymnast who wanted to continue her career in competitive gymnastics.
Her curve progression was carefully monitored over the years while she could still perform at a competitive gymnastics level. The curve was carefully observed with regular check-ups as the team waited for the optimal time for surgery.
Posterior Spinal Fusion surgery from T4 to L3 was performed at the age of 20 years to correct the spinal alignment. The timing was chosen to allow maximum athletic performance before surgery while preventing further progression.
The patient was able to return to her gymnastics routine just 3 months after the surgery — a remarkable outcome that demonstrates the success of modern surgical techniques.
Key Case Highlights
- 120-year-old professional gymnast with scoliosis since age 11
- 2Curve carefully monitored to allow competitive-level gymnastics
- 3Posterior Spinal Fusion T4 to L3 performed at age 20
- 4Returned to gymnastics routine 3 months post-surgery
- 5Modern techniques allow scoliosis correction even in older children and adults
- 6After healing, patients need no activity restriction — including athletic activities
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MS Orth | DNB | MCh (Toronto) | FRCSC
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon from Toronto. Trained in North America with expertise in complex deformity correction, minimally invasive surgery, and revision spine procedures.
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