From: Dominican Republic
Age: 16
Juan Carlos was 16 years old and was suffering from terrible back pain due to his condition. He was also diagnosed with thoracic-lumbar scoliosis. His pain stopped him from participating in regular activities that he wanted to do such as sports.
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From: Dominican Republic
Age: 13
As a 13-year-old girl, Yulenny feared that her condition would turn her into someone that people would tease. This was yet another case of thoracic-lumbar scoliosis.
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From: Dominican Republic
Age: 12
Antony, who was barely 12 years old at the time, suffered from a condition that clearly required treatment as soon as possible because it could have become fatal.
He suffered from kyphoscoliosis in the thoracic-lumbar region. His operation required an anterior-posterior approach with posterior instrumentation.
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From: Dominican Republic
Age: 15
Chamely was a 15-year-old teenager who was terrified of becoming deformed and ugly. The growing curve in her spine mortified her as well as her parents. She felt unable to help her mother with household chores or participate in school sports because she had back pains and she would tire very easily.
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