A year ago I posted this, Star and the Broken Neck, at that time I had no idea what was going to happen to her. Almost exactly a year later Star was taken to the theatre for the fifth time to have her second halo removed. It was an emotional day and we really had…
rotary subluxation of atlanto occipital joint
Living With a Halo part two
My little star is a real trouper. She is coping so well with her halo and I’m so proud of her. We had a hospital appointment yesterday where she went to have all her screws tightened up. They also gave her an x-ray and things are still looking good. Her Daddy got to see the…
Living With a Halo
One week on from Stars operation and we are learning how to cope with the halo. Just over a week ago I was thinking of how I would cope with Stars long hair if she had the halo fitted (it wasn’t definite then) but now I see that really was the least of our problems….
My Angel with a Halo
On Monday I brought Star into hospital to have a manipulation on her neck to try and get it straight again. The day started fine, with Star settling in on the ward and having a lesson with the school teacher there. We had a chat with the consultant who told us all the gritty details…
Star’s Neck – The Next CT Scan
After much pushing I was pleased to hear that the hospital wanted to see Star for another CT scan. Not exactly the result I wanted, but an opportunity to get myself to the consultant and ask a few important questions. My plan was to attend the scan then make my way up to the consultants…
