I listened to the tape.
The question to Dr. Andrea was this:
We feel we will soon have the capability to predict which curves will progress with genetic testing. If a young child (a lot of growth left)came in with a 15 degree curve and a positive genetic test, would you perform stapling. Her answer was "Yes."
Why did you call Celia a liar? That is exactly what she answered.
Celia's point, and she should not be crucified for making it, is that there is a viable alternative to this surgery that provides actual correction, i.e. the Spinecor.
Obviously it is up to each parent to decide which option to choose, and I might even choose stapling for Rachel if she progresses in the Spinecor, but parents should know that there is an alternative to VBS that provides permanent correction in many patients and may prevent progression and fusion.
You all are very pro stapling. I understand that. It is the option you have chosen. It is a personal choice.
But why do you so vehemently oppose any mention of Spinecor bracing as an alternative to VBS?
I think Celia passionately feels that each parent should be educated on ALL their alternatives or she would not continue to state these facts. I have NEVER seen a lack of integrity in Celia. I read MANY of her posts.
I think it is time to stop these vehement attacks every time she mentions that there is an alternative to VBS.
I feel no animosity or condemnation for anyone on these forums. You are all parents doing the best for your children that you can and supporting one another.
Celia is a valuable and wonderful member of our forum and this seems like a vendeta against her. This is a Spinecor thread. You all are interrupting my converstion with your attack. Do you read everything Celia posts everywhere?
Lets allow everyone to speak their opinions without attacking them.
I think that is all she is trying to do is provide a balance of information. And information is just that........information.
The question to Dr. Andrea was this:
We feel we will soon have the capability to predict which curves will progress with genetic testing. If a young child (a lot of growth left)came in with a 15 degree curve and a positive genetic test, would you perform stapling. Her answer was "Yes."
Why did you call Celia a liar? That is exactly what she answered.
Celia's point, and she should not be crucified for making it, is that there is a viable alternative to this surgery that provides actual correction, i.e. the Spinecor.
Obviously it is up to each parent to decide which option to choose, and I might even choose stapling for Rachel if she progresses in the Spinecor, but parents should know that there is an alternative to VBS that provides permanent correction in many patients and may prevent progression and fusion.
You all are very pro stapling. I understand that. It is the option you have chosen. It is a personal choice.
But why do you so vehemently oppose any mention of Spinecor bracing as an alternative to VBS?
I think Celia passionately feels that each parent should be educated on ALL their alternatives or she would not continue to state these facts. I have NEVER seen a lack of integrity in Celia. I read MANY of her posts.
I think it is time to stop these vehement attacks every time she mentions that there is an alternative to VBS.
I feel no animosity or condemnation for anyone on these forums. You are all parents doing the best for your children that you can and supporting one another.
Celia is a valuable and wonderful member of our forum and this seems like a vendeta against her. This is a Spinecor thread. You all are interrupting my converstion with your attack. Do you read everything Celia posts everywhere?
Lets allow everyone to speak their opinions without attacking them.
I think that is all she is trying to do is provide a balance of information. And information is just that........information.
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