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Thanks to Early Detection, Grace Stanford is Back on the Field After Spine Surgery

1,774 views · Published 15 September 2016 · 3:06 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: Kaiser Permanente · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

When Grace Stanford was 10 years old, her family was shocked when her Kaiser Permanente pediatrician Brian McCreery, MD, noticed a curve in her spine during a routine scoliosis screening. She was then referred to Ravinder Bains, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, who calculated a 30-degree curve in her spine.

Under the guidance of Dr. Bains ,Grace began to wear a back brace to stall any further curving in her spine. When her condition continued to worsen, Dr. Bains recommended surgery. By the time Grace underwent her surgery in June of 2012, the curve in her spine was so severe that it required a combination of screws, metal plates, steel rods, wire, and a bone graft to fix it.

Regular check ups are an important part of a child's growth and development. "I strongly encourage regular check-ups to provide preventive care and for the early diagnosis and treatment of any medical problems," said Dr. McCreery.

Thanks to Early Detection, Grace Stanford is Back on the Field After Spine Surgery

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