this CHOP....
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia!
Henry is going to have a consultation with Dr. Campbell there in only a few weeks...
Dr. Campbell is the co-creator of the VEPTR procedure...
It refers to the Titanium rods placed in a child's back to help improve their pulmonary function AND the curvature of their spine....it looks like this when placed....
It helps to correct this problem...
This is kind of close to what Henry's spine looks like...but his is actually worse because it curves AGAIN at the top (one reason why his head is always cocked a bit to the left) and his upper vertebrae appear to be misshapen (triangular) as well as bent out of place....
So we will CHOP away and see if this procedure will help our sweet baby boy! Will keep you posted!!
Now I need to get some real work done on the computer and will probably need to stay up late to finish.......so I agree completely with the definition below:
aww friend, that is such a big surgery for such a little one... Praying for you all. Bring on the pain meds...for everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! God bless the USA! So glad that little Henry has access to this marvelous treatment! Please let me know if the Baugh's can help in any way when you go!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!! Praying this is a procedure Henry is eligible for and it will be beneficial too. LOVE YA GAL!!
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