Guest guest Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 So the dreaded 6 month ortho appt happened last week and we have finally come to the part of the scoli journey that I have been trying to avoid for years. will have Fusion surgery in October. It is a decision that we have not taken lightly and it makes me so sad that it has to be done so soon. will be 12 in December. We have seen 0 growth in a whole year and I finally realize that yes, the fusion will stop his growth but so does a curve of 110 degrees. We are hoping to start with halo traction but not sure how helpful it will be at this point. I have been avoiding this surgery for a year now. His doc wanted to do it last year. I am afraid if we wait any longer then it will cause lung problems and there is no getting better from that. Getting through a major surgery as fusion would be much more difficult with added lung problems. I am so so sad about this but I feel it is what needs to be done at this time. I am officially joining in that pitty party!! Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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