When curves rapidly progress or when scoliosis results in spinal stenosis with resultant neurological symptoms (that are refractory to conservative medical treatment), surgery can be indicated.
Xa ukugoba kusenzeka ngokukhawuleza okanye xa isifo sokugoba kwethambo lomqolo sibangela ukucutheka komjelo wethambo lomqolo kuze kudale iimpawu zeengxaki zemithambo-luvo (ezingancedwa lunyango lwamayeza aqhelekileyo), kuya kufuneka ukuba kwenziwe utyando.