Ponte Osteotomy: A surgical procedure used to correct spinal deformities by altering the structure of the vertebrae. Thoracic Kyphosis: An excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine ...

Surgery options include laminectomy, spinal fusion, spinal osteotomy, and hip joint replacement. Recovery time is a few weeks to a few months. The outlook is generally favorable. Surgery may be an ...