18 month old with chiari - physical therapy

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Hi!

I'm new to the group. My 18 month old daughter was just diagnosed

with hydrocephalus and Chiari in April. She just got a shunt two

weeks ago. Is there any chance of the shunt taking care of the Chiari

problem? Also, what are her chances for eventually walking?

Currently, she can sit by herself a little, but she is wobbly. In

physical therapy, they have been trying to strengthen her upper spine

by having her push up from her tummy, but she cries when they try

that. I assume from what I have read recently that this could be very

painful.

We are supposed to see the neurosurgeon again at the end of the

month, and I want to be as prepared as possible to ask questions

about his plans for my daughter's treatment. Any suggestions you have

would be great!

Thank you,

Chris