Spine X-Rays - Improvement!!

Next up on the docket for the new year and new evaluations was an appointment with our pediatric orthopedic specialist. He took X-rays of the spine to look for curvature. I have been told that when a child has SMA, it’s not a matter of IF the child will get scoliosis, it’s a matter of WHEN. So we want to keep a close eye on the spine.

SMA is a progressive disease so we don’t expect to hear good news at doctor appointments. BUT, the doctor told us that Brielle has actually IMPROVED since her X-ray taken in 2011!! What a blessing!! Brooke has stayed the same (no curvature) so far. She was a little wiggle worm on the X-ray chair so I’m not sure they got the best picture. :)