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Iona Young & Hannah Mackenzie Wood

Scots girl with rare spinal condition saved from paralysis thanks to Edinburgh surgeons

A young Scots girl with a rare genetic condition has been saved from paralysis thanks to talented surgeons at an Edinburgh hospital.

Elise, eight, was born with congenital scoliosis and kyphosis, which is when the spine fails to form properly in the womb.

Throughout her young life, she has undergone several operations to straighten her spine and will face further surgery as she grows.

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