![Dr. Tyler McDonald, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, center, and Dr. Richard Menger, chief of complex spine surgery and associate professor of neurosurgery, right, perform surgery at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital in August 2023 to insert pins into Abby Flowers' skull for halo gravity traction.](https://www.usahealthsystem.com/uploads/patientStories/_newsCard1x/230920-abbys-journey-20-copy.jpg?20240110164441)
What began with a family seeking pain relief for a little girl became a new service at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital that gives hope for children with similar severe spinal deformities.
What began with a family seeking pain relief for a little girl became a new service at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital that gives hope for children with similar severe spinal deformities.
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