Halo plus one year…
It is hard to believe that it has been one year and five days since Kadence had her halo surgery! After seven weeks in the halo she had her rods put in on August 17, 2020. It has been one amazing year!
Since rods were put in we have been back to SLC six times for rod extensions. Each time her rods are extended by 2-3mm so she has gained about ¾” in height through extensions with an overall gain (including halo) of over 2” and nearly 20 pounds in weight.’
While she is doing exceptionally well in her daily activities, we continue to monitor the kyphosis (hump at the top of her spine) and scar tissue around the point of expansion. If either of these go “south” she will likely have rod replacement surgery. Dr. Heflin is hoping for a one more full year with these rods with the likelihood that they will be replaced for the last two years of expansion. When she is 12ish she will have the spinal fusion surgery. In the meantime we will continue to make “expansion” trips every 8-10 weeks.
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Zonie Plemmons
So happy to hear of your progress, Kadence. Will continue o pray for a complete healing. Blessings, Zonie