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That title sounds like a hard rock band name. :)

Anywho, a few people have asked about my back surgery and what they did and such and I came across this website and thought I would share it with anyone who has the time and desire to learn a little bit more about scoliosis and one of the surgery options for it.

As you'll see, they list several surgery options - I had The Cotrel-Dubousset Procedure which was largely based on The Herrington Procedure. One interesting thing I learned - Texas Scottish Rite Hospital has a procedure...

http://health.bwmc.umms.org/patiented/articles/what_surgical_procedures_scoliosis_000068_10.htm

You might also be able to see why this resulted in my inability to have an epidural during child birth. If you're in the area and interested in seeing the x-ray immediately post-surgery, let me know. Quite interesting, acutally...
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