Crooked spine inherited

The mother, who has gone through the most complicated operation to straighten her an S-shaped spine, is now forced to watch as the same passes through it, and her 13-year-old daughter.

We know that the inheritance passed not only the regular features and thick hair, but some sores, such as hypertension or obesity. But it turns out in their numbers may fall and curvature of the spine. Suffering from severe scoliosis and an Englishwoman Jennet Inghem once a child has gone through the most complicated operation that will solve the problem.

20 years later, her daughter Jessica has evolved exactly the same scoliosis . If left untreated disease, it can lead to severe disability, organ damage, and in some cases death. Meanwhile, an operation to straighten the spine is one of the most dangerous surgery.

In 1992, Jennet doctors said that her 83% (!) The risk to remain paralyzed after treatment. Then she broke down all the edges, and gave them grow together again in the right position. The backbone was installed metal rod. Jessica doctors diagnosed scoliosis in the past year, and now the girls have 21 hours a day to wear a protective corset. This is necessary in order to prepare for the operation.

Fortunately, postoperative risks are much lower than they were 20 years ago. Still Jennet insanely excited and curses genetics.

"When I found out that the daughter to go through the same hell, faced me, then I felt sick, - says Mom. - I can not imagine that the scoliosis can be hereditary, but then found the net for information to confirm this. Now and our youngest daughter who is 8 years old, will continue to be observed by doctors. If I could take the place of Jessica, that without a doubt would have done it. "

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