Following initial X-rays or MRIs related to diagnosis

• At what level does my child’s spine end?
• At what level does my child’s spinal cord end?
• What is the Renshaw classification of my child?
• What physical structures are impacted? (organs, legs, heart, etc.)
• Are there any additional syndromes or conditions present?
• Do you have experience with individuals who have this condition?
• What kinds of follow up appointments should I expect?

Considerations for surgery:

• What are the pre-surgical procedures?
• What is the post surgical recovery time?
• When can my child return to school?
• What is the anticipated stay in the hospital?
• What are the potential complications?
• What considerations have been given to the unique physical structures that my child may have due to SA/CRS?  Should additional ultra-sounds, MRI’s or xrays be done to ensure that physical structures are where they are expected to be?
• What is the anticipated outcome?
• What kinds of issues might I see that indicate a problem with recovery or in the future?
• What are the long term implications?
• What pain might my child experience and what is the pain treatment plan?
• When will the post op. visit take place? Has it been pre-scheduled?
• Will  you be present and available to respond during the length of the recovery period in case there are any complications?