Patient Stories

Life changing procedures
Hattie's spinal surgery story Hattie's spinal surgery story

Hattie's Story

Hattie’s paediatrician referred her for further investigation and a consultation at The Portland Hospital with Mr Lucas.
Julie's scoliosis journey Julie's scoliosis journey

Julie's story

When Julie was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of seven, her case was already more complex than most. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a young child, Julie faced a greater risk of losing her mobility if her scoliosis was left untreated.

Bode's story

Bode's (14) surgery fitted her with one titanium and one cobalt chrome rod on either side of her spine held in place by 18 screws. Comparing the before and after X-Rays, they managed to make her spine perfectly straight which Bode says, "was incredible.”

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