Doctors who examined her reported that she is stable and conscious, with no immediate signs of distress.
However, further assessment revealed a significant curvature of the thoracic spine, confirmed through X-ray results. The condition, commonly associated with spinal deformity, requires specialised surgical intervention.
Medical personnel also noted that the patient had previously tested positive for sickle cell, which may require careful management alongside her current condition.
Due to the lack of scoliosis surgery services in the country, attending neurosurgery specialists have advised that she be taken overseas for definitive treatment.
The recommendation highlights ongoing gaps in specialised healthcare services, as families continue to face the difficult option of seeking costly treatment abroad for conditions that cannot yet be managed locally.
