Can I have children if I have had scoliosis surgery?
 Dr. James Mooney, IIIDetroit, MIHaving scoliosis surgery is in no way a limitation to having children in the future. It is important to remember that if you are female and eventually have female children that your children be checked for scoliosis on a regular basis. |
 Dr. John T. SmithUniversity of Utah Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryScoliosis surgery should not affect your ability to have children. As with all surgical procedures, however, there are risks and potential complications that you need to be aware of. Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor. |
Dr. Michael F. O'BrienDenver OrthopaedicsYes. Neither your sexual development, ability to have sexual relationships, or your ability to have children will be affected by scoliosis surgery. |
 Dr. Dennis G. CrandallMesa, AZScoliosis surgery will not prevent you from conceiving babies, delivering babies, or raising them once they are born. |
 Dr. W. Christopher UrbanGlen Burnie, MDScoliosis surgery does not affect your chances of becoming pregnant or giving birth to a healthy child. The surgery is intended to stop progression of the curve. Pregnancy with a corrected curve should actually be easier than with an untreated severe curve. |
Dr. Thomas G. LoweWoodridge Orthopaedics & Spine Center, P.C.Absolutely. Having scoliosis surgery does not in any way affect having children. If anything scoliosis surgery for a lower curve will make having children much easier. |
 Dr. Frank J. SchwabNew York, NYIn general, having scoliosis surgery will have no affect on your ability to conceive or carry and deliver a healthy child. |
 Dr. Jean-Pierre C. FarcyNew York, NY |
 Dr. Robert S. PashmanLos Angeles, CAYes. Scoliosis surgery does not affect a patient's ability to bear children. |
 Dr. David W. Polly, Jr.Minneapolis, MNScoliosis surgery does not stop you from being able to have children. |
 Dr. Scott J. LuhmannSt. Louis, MOYes. There are no special considerations or issues for childbirth. |
 Dr. Stephen OndraChicago, ILYes, patients who have had scoliosis surgery can go onto have normal families and can deliver babies in any way that is obstetrically appropriate. Their spine does not limit the way they deliver or have children. |
 Dr. Baron S. LonnerNew York, NYThere is no reason that you cannot have children and have a normal pregnancy despite having scoliosis surgery. In fact, you are likely to have less pain having had surgery than if you had untreated scoliosis during your pregnancy. The C-section rate is no higher in patients who have had scoliosis surgery than compared to other prospective mothers. |
 Dr. Patrick BoschAlbuquerque, NMYes - spinal surgery should do nothing to preclude normal pregnancy or child birth. |
 Dr. Robert W. MolinariRochester, NYScoliosis surgery should not affect your ability to have children. |
The commentary above recounts the experiences of these physicians. Medtronic invited them to share their stories candidly. Keep in mind that results vary; not every patient's response is the same. Talk with your doctor to learn more about any products that are mentioned above.
It is important that you discuss the potential risks, complications and benefits of spinal surgery with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your doctor's judgment. Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.
