At 10 years old, Maya was diagnosed with pediatric scoliosis; her X-ray showed a 32° thoracic curve. Despite conservative care, the curve marched forward. By age 12, fusion became part of the annual checkup discussion.
Her parents asked the same question spine surgeons hear every day: “Will she have as active a life as her peers — the prom, joining a soccer team and so much more?”
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