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    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and I need some feedback. My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis 2 years ago and is now at the point of needing surgery. She was "wait and see" for 2 years until her last growth spurt threw her lower curve to 51 degrees, her top curve is at 40. so I would like to know positive/negative experiences with either/both Dr. Flynn and/or CHOP. We met with Dr. Flynn last week and we both felt very comfortable with him. But as with any parent of a child facing such a serious decision I want to be sure Dr. flynn is the right choice before I decide to let him perform the surgery or even have it at CHOP. Any and all feedback will be welcome and much appreciated.
    Thanks in advance
    LJ
    LJ

  • #2
    Hi Concernedmom1,

    I have a friend whose daughter had surgery with Dr. Flynn about a year ago. I don't think she comes on here very often, but I will e-mail her and ask her to reply to you.

    (In case you're wondering, she absolutely loved him).
    mariaf305@yahoo.com
    Mom to David, age 17, braced June 2000 to March 2004
    Vertebral Body Stapling 3/10/04 for 40 degree curve (currently mid 20's)

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScoliosisTethering/

    http://pediatricspinefoundation.org/

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    • #3
      Concerned Mom: I sent you a PM about our experience with Dr. Flynn. Check your messages!!
      Martha
      Martha
      Mother of Laura, Age 19
      Diagnosed with S curve at Age 13 (49*T/32*L)
      Wore brace for one year (Wilmington Jacket)
      Posterior spinal fusion on April 17, '08 with Dr. Flynn at CHOP (Age 16)
      Fused T2-L2
      Pre-op curves: 41*UT/66*T/34*L
      Post-op curves: 14*UT/19*T/19*L
      Note: At 1 yr. post-op appt, UNFUSED lumbar curve improved to 14*!!
      OK to email me at: malka22@comcast.net

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      • #4
        Thanks, Martha!
        mariaf305@yahoo.com
        Mom to David, age 17, braced June 2000 to March 2004
        Vertebral Body Stapling 3/10/04 for 40 degree curve (currently mid 20's)

        https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScoliosisTethering/

        http://pediatricspinefoundation.org/

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        • #5
          good morning Martha, unfortunately the PM didn't come thru, would you please send it again? Thanks so much!
          LJ

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          • #6
            Please feel free to email me with any & all questions you have about Dr. Flynn/CHOP & I'd be more than happy to share our experiences with you, which have been extremely positive. Here's my email address:

            malka22@comcast.net
            Martha
            Mother of Laura, Age 19
            Diagnosed with S curve at Age 13 (49*T/32*L)
            Wore brace for one year (Wilmington Jacket)
            Posterior spinal fusion on April 17, '08 with Dr. Flynn at CHOP (Age 16)
            Fused T2-L2
            Pre-op curves: 41*UT/66*T/34*L
            Post-op curves: 14*UT/19*T/19*L
            Note: At 1 yr. post-op appt, UNFUSED lumbar curve improved to 14*!!
            OK to email me at: malka22@comcast.net

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