Hi, I went for a check-up today to see my orthopedist. Since I am 15 (almost 16) and definitely full-grown, I was hoping that my spine would not have progressed. However, the news was not that good. My lumbar curve had progressed from 43 to 52 degrees in about 10 months. My orthopedist is concerned and said that this is abnormal, since I am long done growing. My spine curvature had progressed at a faster rate as I have become older. He referred me to get an MRI, because he thinks there may be some other problems with my spine. My jaw literally dropped when the word "neurosurgeon" came out of his mouth. He says there is a possibility I have a syrinx (tethered spinal cord. I think that's what it's called), a cyst on my spinal cord, or something where my brain was growing out of the base of my skull (Sorry I forgot the technical term lol.) I must say, I am pretty scared. And he also recommends surgery on my spine, if it progresses any more.
Has any one else had an experience with any of the spine conditions I listed?
Thanks,
Rachel
Has any one else had an experience with any of the spine conditions I listed?
Thanks,
Rachel
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