Question about a family member

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I have a question for you guys....I don't have all the information so it may

be hard to get a correct answer, but here goes....my cousin called me

tonight...her 13 year old son was diagnosed with spondethesis or spondesis.

Don't

know if I spelled this right.....it is a long word and there are two types of

things that can end up with sis or thesis, which can mean different

things...they

don't know yet what he has....I know this is confusing....they said that he

may need a spinal fusion. They also said they don't know if it is congenital.

He is going for more tests. Can anyone identify with this and if so can you

give me more information. Also, do you know if he needs a neurologist or an

orthopedic dr.

Thanks.

Kelli