u/FursonallyOffended

21 year old male, four years post op, PLIF, twelve vertebrae fused to treat severe scoliosis.

Surgery itself went fine, I’ve been doing rather well in the years post-op, but I have developed quite a severe flared ribcage in the past year or so. Usually this is caused by poor posture and core strength, but I’m wondering if my PLIF had anything to do with it, or if it’s a variable to consider whilst trying to fix it.

Has anyone dealt with similar issues under these circumstances? Is this a coincidence or a consequence of surgery. It hurts a lot and is rather unsightly when unclothed, asking for advice.