Re: Re:Clear Institute/what to expect

[Guest guest]

Yes she has been seen since the diagnosis at the Mott's Children's Hospital

(University of Michigan) in Ann Arbor. My EX-wife was involved in prep for her

surgery and cancelled it a day or two prior. This act wasn't within her rights

as I am the custodial parent but the hospital would not continue before it was

worked out. Many court dates and lawyer fees later she now is trying Clear as a

last ditch effort to avoid surgery. I DO NOT want my daughter to have to have

this surgery, but according to her surgeon she could begin to lose lung capacity

if it isn't delt with rather soon. She has been taken to another " holistic " guru

in the past with no results. The hard thing is my daughter believes these people

when they say they can help her. I really hope they do because I'm tired of her

hopes of not needing surgery getting too high. My daughter says after Clear if

there is no improvement she wants to have the surgery, but when she came home

after her first

week of Clear treatment she was all excited that they were helping her. I have

x-rays scheduled following her return from Clear at UofM and I guess then we'll

see. I hope it is working because I will not be happy if they let her down with

false claims of improvement. They will hear from me (and probably my attorney)

if they claim to have improved her curve and it's not true. Sorry for the long

post I am just so sick of this whole thing. It could have/should have been taken

care of a couple years ago and she would be recovered and back at it by now.

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From: " Buttonjo@... " <Buttonjo@...>

Scoliosis Treatment

Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 1:41:26 PM

Subject: Re:Clear Institute/what to expect

" Many long-term studies indicate poor treatment outcomes for surgically 

treated patients and some studies even recommend a second surgery for complete

removal of the hardware after bony fusion has taken place. Research

indicates  that surgical intervention, while potentially necessary at times for

very large  spinal curves, is primarily a cosmetic procedure which ultimately

leaves the  complex condition of scoliosis untreated. The surgical procedure

simply  transforms the spinal deformity into a permanent spinal 

dysfunction that often results in chronic pain, disfigurement, and even 

long-term

disability. "   (Clear Institute website quote)

Any treatment that says surgery is " primarily a cosmetic procedure " is 

ignorant of scoliosis.  Your wife is putty in their hands and they are  playing

the fear card.  No one wants to have the surgery on their child,  but I

thank my parents a thousand time for having the courage to accept this  head

on.  You are wasting your daughter's time and her spine is progressing  after

50% at 16.  Denial will not help your daughter's spine.

Could you  see a specialist in a large organization that will  help you

verify her prognosis.  Is there a Shriner's Hospital near?  Would Children's

Hospital help document her medical need?

Yes, a few of us needed a 2nd surgery due to the old techniques from the 

60's and Harrington Rods.  Those aren't used today by experienced 

speciailists and the anterior/posterior technique used today is far safer.  Yes,

she

should take care of her spine after surgery staying away from jarring  or

risky activities, but that is do-able. 

Progressive scoliosis can not be cure by chiropractic methods The last 

sentence above should read, " Clear Institute Treatment simply transforms the 

spinal deformity into permanent spinal dysfunction that leads to chronic

pain,  disfigurement, or disability . "

Your wife is in denial and seeks fake treatments to avoid the reality. Good

luck with that.

Jolene Morell

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[Guest guest]

There's no way I'd have gone through that surgery for cosmetic purposes! I spent

13 years in pain and finally decided on the surgery. I'm not perfect, but the

pain is better. Anyone who says what they say doesn't know anyone who suffers

from scoliosis pain.

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From: " Buttonjo@... " <Buttonjo@...>

Scoliosis Treatment

Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 11:41:26 AM

Subject: Re:Clear Institute/what to expect

 

" Many long-term studies indicate poor treatment outcomes for surgically

treated patients and some studies even recommend a second surgery for complete

removal of the hardware after bony fusion has taken place. Research

indicates that surgical intervention, while potentially necessary at times for

very large spinal curves, is primarily a cosmetic procedure which ultimately

leaves the complex condition of scoliosis untreated. The surgical procedure

simply transforms the spinal deformity into a permanent spinal

dysfunction that often results in chronic pain, disfigurement, and even

long-term

disability. " (Clear Institute website quote)

Any treatment that says surgery is " primarily a cosmetic procedure " is

ignorant of scoliosis. Your wife is putty in their hands and they are playing

the fear card. No one wants to have the surgery on their child, but I

thank my parents a thousand time for having the courage to accept this head

on. You are wasting your daughter's time and her spine is progressing after

50% at 16. Denial will not help your daughter's spine.

Could you see a specialist in a large organization that will help you

verify her prognosis. Is there a Shriner's Hospital near? Would Children's

Hospital help document her medical need?

Yes, a few of us needed a 2nd surgery due to the old techniques from the

60's and Harrington Rods. Those aren't used today by experienced

speciailists and the anterior/posterior technique used today is far safer. Yes,

she

should take care of her spine after surgery staying away from jarring or

risky activities, but that is do-able.

Progressive scoliosis can not be cure by chiropractic methods The last

sentence above should read, " Clear Institute Treatment simply transforms the

spinal deformity into permanent spinal dysfunction that leads to chronic

pain, disfigurement, or disability . "

Your wife is in denial and seeks fake treatments to avoid the reality. Good

luck with that.

Jolene Morell

Shop online at _www.InheritedButto ns.com_

(http://www.inherite dbuttons. com/)