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Spinal Fusion: Two Children, Two Moms, Two Different Decisions

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Spinal Fusion: Two Children, Two Moms, Two Different Decisions

Two moms of children with different diagnoses (SMA and Mito respectively) resulting in severe scoliosis speak candidly about their decision-making process regarding spinal fusion surgery and the consequences of those decisions.

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