My 12-year old daughter was recently diagnosed with AIS. She has a 57 degree thoracic curve. Her pediatrician was the first to notice anything, and now we're shocked to hear that she needs surgery on her spine! She is healthy and playing sports is her favorite thing. We're going for a second opinion tomorrow.
I'd like some reassurance that she will be able to eventually continue playing softball, soccer, touch football, and all of the other activities she loves. Can anyone comment on this?
I've read some of you talk about more than one surgery. Is it common to end up having more spine surgery later in life?
Does anyone know about the minimally invasive surgery that is done from the side, with 3-5 small incisions, using an endoscope? I wonder if my daughter would be a candidate and whether this procedure has good success.
Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks and good luck to all of you and your children!
jb
I'd like some reassurance that she will be able to eventually continue playing softball, soccer, touch football, and all of the other activities she loves. Can anyone comment on this?
I've read some of you talk about more than one surgery. Is it common to end up having more spine surgery later in life?
Does anyone know about the minimally invasive surgery that is done from the side, with 3-5 small incisions, using an endoscope? I wonder if my daughter would be a candidate and whether this procedure has good success.
Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks and good luck to all of you and your children!
jb
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