So, a person I know has major scoliosis, which is causing sciatica, and a quadruple vertebral fusion from being morbidly obese. He is very ambulatory, which is what Doctors believe to be the problem. With his weight (well over 400LBS) he shouldn't be moving like he does without losing weight, but his weight remains fairly static regardless of physical exertions.

Despite the many biological reasonings for this (his thyroid and hormone panels came back as normal), I want to know if there are any surgical procedures that are being toyed around with that could prevent him from becoming paralyzed from this condition, even if only temporarily. I imagine that if he were to become bound to a chair or bed, he'd almost certainly die, from either his health or his own will...