Thank You for sharing! I had no clue this existed! I had a full spinal fusion with Leuke Rods in 1982. In those times, they didn't try to improve the curve. Only stop it from progressing. My, have times changed! My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2002. She is almost 11, and we are watching her progression closely. Last checked, she was only 12 degrees. So we are keeping our fingers crossed! Thank You Again for your efforts to educate us all!! Jill
Wonderful video. Or daughter is having the VBS surgery next month and this video has helped our family and friends understand what she will be going through. VBS surgery is a great surgery with wonderful results.
My daughter, Sarah, is 16 and wore a brace for 8 years and underwent spinal fusion this past summer. I know that the young man, Nate, in the video lives nearby and was one of the first patients to have this surgery in Boston. We would definitely have considered this option if we had known about it and I am thrilled that patients have another choice. Sarah is Co-Spokesperson for the National Scoliosis Foundation and there is a National Awareness month this June. Best wishes!
Thank You for sharing! I had no clue this existed! I had a full spinal fusion with Leuke Rods in 1982. In those times, they didn't try to improve the curve. Only stop it from progressing. My, have times changed! My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2002. She is almost 11, and we are watching her progression closely. Last checked, she was only 12 degrees. So we are keeping our fingers crossed! Thank You Again for your efforts to educate us all!! Jill
wolfinchicago 3 years ago
Wonderful video. Or daughter is having the VBS surgery next month and this video has helped our family and friends understand what she will be going through. VBS surgery is a great surgery with wonderful results.
pwhines 3 years ago
This has been a miracle for our grandson. Thank you Shriners everywhere. I never realized all they do.
fredlead2 3 years ago
My daughter, Sarah, is 16 and wore a brace for 8 years and underwent spinal fusion this past summer. I know that the young man, Nate, in the video lives nearby and was one of the first patients to have this surgery in Boston. We would definitely have considered this option if we had known about it and I am thrilled that patients have another choice. Sarah is Co-Spokesperson for the National Scoliosis Foundation and there is a National Awareness month this June. Best wishes!
DPatellos 4 years ago
Wow - snowboarding 7 weeks Post-Op!
I wish this option had been available to my daughter - she was in a brace for 3 years and eventually had spinal fusion. Thanks for the great video!
scolimom111 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Good luck!
hatemybrace 4 years ago