Advice Needed in Regard to Spinal Fusion!!!

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Dear Members,

I have a nine year old achon daughter who is going to be having spinal

surgery soon. She had one decompression already two years ago. We found out

Wednesday that she has developed severe kyphosis in her lower back. They are

going to be doing alittle more decompressing to alievate the new pain but

they also got to correct the kyphosis. This is going to require the rods to

straighten the spine and also some fusing. My husband and I also have achon

so are aware that this can sometimes happen. We just want to talk to some

other peopleand families that have gone through this. My husband and daughter

have both already had their spines decompressed but it didn't require rods or

fusion. We are in such shock and disbelief. Brittney is only nine and this

will be her 15th surgery for various things. She's gone through so much

already. Your advice and support will be greatly appreciated. We are blessed

in the fact that she will have two great surgeons working on her and that we

will be at Vanderbilt Hospital.

Sincerely,

& Sharon Bowen