What is the prognosis after surgery for cervical kyphosis?

What is the prognosis after surgery for cervical kyphosis?

Most surgeries carry a risk of infection, bleeding, blood clots and reaction to anesthesia. Cervical kyphosis surgery poses an additional risk of injury to the spinal cord. Also, because the spine runs the full length of your body from your head to your pelvis, correction of a problem in one part of your spine may lead to problems elsewhere along your spine.

In general, most children and adults do well with surgery. Realignment of your neck and reduction of pain and other symptoms can drastically improve your quality of life.