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The operation from behind: the metal structure supports Sophia’s spine

AiF. Dobroe Serdce

Charitable foundation · Moscow

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Dancing, swimming, volleyball — the girl had to give all of this up when her back started hurting two years ago. Scoliosis. Pain throughout the body. Corsets, therapeutic exercises — nothing worked. There was only one option left: surgery and a metal structure in the vertebrae.

“It was very hard for my daughter to recover from the surgery, but she was already walking on her own two feet by the third day! Everyone was amazed: the nurses, the treating doctor…,” Sophia’s mother shares.

After the surgery, Sophia grew a whole 7 centimeters! And she also developed a waist — this is something Sophia is especially happy about. The doctors have prescribed three months of a protective regimen. After that, she’ll even be able to return to sports and generally live a normal life, without any restrictions.

Ahead of the girl is 9th grade, exams, college admission, and plans with dreams. Behind Sophia is a very complex surgery, a colossal journey that you helped her complete. We sincerely thank you for your support!

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Sofia has a progressive spinal curvature. She requires a special device for surgery

Sofia suffers from a progressive curvature of the spine. The angle of curvature has already reached 60 degrees, which is why the nerve endings are pinched. There is only one way out — surgery using modern implants.

Bulging shoulder blade, S-shaped back, rapid scoliosis on the background of rapid growth. No conservative treatment yielded results. Now the girl's going to get shot in the leg, then stabbed in the back. As a result of scoliosis, nerve endings are being squeezed. Further - compression of internal organs. The solution is surgery, during which a metal structure will be installed along the entire length of the spine, which will keep it straight once and for all.

Mom calls Sofia wise, says that she lives up to her name. My daughter doesn't whine or complain, even though she feels pain every day. And Sofia is not even afraid of a serious operation. Let's help her straighten up and live actively!