Jolie
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Track Star
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Jolie came to see us at the age of 12 with a known diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Given her curve size (27 degrees), and significant remaining growth, we recommend bracing to give her the best chance of preventing further worsening of her scoliosis. Despite the need for bracing, Jolie continued to excel in the classroom and in her athletic endeavors.
Jolie was incredibly compliant with bracing. However, in some kids, despite adequate bracing, curves will continue to progress. Her scoliosis continued to increase and reached 52 degrees. Once curves reach 50 degrees we begin to discuss the pros and cons to surgical intervention. Goals of surgery are to improve the curve, prevent future progression and optimize long term back health.
In 2021 Jolie underwent surgery for correction of her scoliosis. She did amazing and was in the hospital for 2 days and back to track at 3 months. Jolie is a track star who is destined to do great things not only in college athletics but as an amazing young person. We are excited to see what the future holds for her!!
2 days after surgery
Kenya
Kenya came to see us in 2019 and x-rays confirmed a small curvature of the spine. We continued to monitor him and his curve progressed to the point of requiring bracing. Despite bracing, his curve continued to progress and ultimately reached a point were surgery was recommended.
In 2022 Kenya underwent surgical correction of his scoliosis and was in the hospital for 2 days and back to full activities at 3months. Kenya is now one year out from his surgery and doing well. He is now 6’3 and towers over us at each of his follow up appointments. He is looking forward to getting into pilates and go-kart racing (although his parents say otherwise).
