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, and have 3 different measurements (52-58L and 34-40 T)
At this time the fusion will be L1-L5.We are still waiting on the MRI results to see how involved the sacrum is and this seems to determine if she is fused to there.
Erica is scheduled for July 30th in Chicago, and I think I am doing the right thing for her and her future... am I right?
She is in no pain, and I feel like I am signing her up for a life of pain. On the other hand, everything I read says she will continue to get worse, and therefore I imagine the surgery will as well-and the best thing I could do is get her to where she does not have to worry about continued progression, where we can fuse less of her spine and allow for her younger self to heal.
By far the very hardest decision I have ever had to make (and for someone that I love so very much) ...
no pain, no symptoms (except uneven shoulders and a rib hump) to a spinal fusion. Any input would be greatly appreciated- thanks for reading
Laura
At this time the fusion will be L1-L5.We are still waiting on the MRI results to see how involved the sacrum is and this seems to determine if she is fused to there.
Erica is scheduled for July 30th in Chicago, and I think I am doing the right thing for her and her future... am I right?
She is in no pain, and I feel like I am signing her up for a life of pain. On the other hand, everything I read says she will continue to get worse, and therefore I imagine the surgery will as well-and the best thing I could do is get her to where she does not have to worry about continued progression, where we can fuse less of her spine and allow for her younger self to heal.
By far the very hardest decision I have ever had to make (and for someone that I love so very much) ...
no pain, no symptoms (except uneven shoulders and a rib hump) to a spinal fusion. Any input would be greatly appreciated- thanks for reading
Laura
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