We just learned that our 14 yr. old daughter Erica has Scoliosis- 52'L and 34'T. We have gone to 2 Dr's so far, one is in Florida where we live, and one in Chicago- Dr. DeWald.
Can anybody tell me about their experiences with Dr. DeWald? I saw one other post that was good-at this point we are scheduled for surgery July 30th
We have 2 different approaches that are recommended- one is the anterior from the L5-L1, but we are still waiting on the MRI results to see how involved the sacrum is...the 1st Dr. wanted to do a posterior and fuse both curves, and did not ask for the MRI or note the concern about the sacrum.
This is so so hard- I want to do the very best for Erica, and I think finding the right Dr. seems to be the best way I can help. With family in Chicago, that is the area I am concentrating on-unless someone can help me find a great Dr. in Florida-
She is in no pain, and if a friend had not asked me about her poor posture and I had asked her pediatrician to take a close look, we might have continued to miss it.
So it is so hard to go from no pain, no symptoms, to a spinal fusion. Any input would be greatly appreciated- thanks for reading
Laura
Can anybody tell me about their experiences with Dr. DeWald? I saw one other post that was good-at this point we are scheduled for surgery July 30th
We have 2 different approaches that are recommended- one is the anterior from the L5-L1, but we are still waiting on the MRI results to see how involved the sacrum is...the 1st Dr. wanted to do a posterior and fuse both curves, and did not ask for the MRI or note the concern about the sacrum.
This is so so hard- I want to do the very best for Erica, and I think finding the right Dr. seems to be the best way I can help. With family in Chicago, that is the area I am concentrating on-unless someone can help me find a great Dr. in Florida-
She is in no pain, and if a friend had not asked me about her poor posture and I had asked her pediatrician to take a close look, we might have continued to miss it.
So it is so hard to go from no pain, no symptoms, to a spinal fusion. Any input would be greatly appreciated- thanks for reading
Laura
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