My daughter is 12 with a curve of 68 degrees (right thoracic), we flew to Philadelphia & met with a Dr at Shriners who said she was not a candidate. I sought a 2nd opinion from a group of Doctors in NYC that are considered the pioneers of this surgery- actually known as ASC, anterior Scoliosis correction, and after looking at all her X-rays, say she is an excellent candidate. It would be helpful to speak with the parent of a child who has had this surgery. Her DR in Chicago has scheduled a fusion in May and I don't want that, but I also don't want to put all my faith into a surgery that ultimately will end in her needing a fusion anyway. Any help in degree of correction, etc would be immensely appreciated. Thank you so very much,
Jacci
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Hi Sara,
My daughter is 12 with a curve of 68 degrees (right thoracic), we flew to Philadelphia & met with a Dr at Shriners who said she was not a candidate. I sought a 2nd opinion from a group of Doctors in NYC that are considered the pioneers of this surgery- actually known as ASC, anterior Scoliosis correction, and after looking at all her X-rays, say she is an excellent candidate. It would be helpful to speak with the parent of a child who has had this surgery. Her DR in Chicago has scheduled a fusion in May and I don't want that, but I also don't want to put all my faith into a surgery that ultimately will end in her needing a fusion anyway. Any help in degree of correction, etc would be immensely appreciated. Thank you so very much,
March 13, 2017 - 11:20amJacci
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