Minea is 12-year-old 4th grade student. Her favorite subject in school is Khmer literature, and she hopes to be a teacher when she grows up. In her free time she enjoys exercising for good health, reading books, and watching cartoons on TV. She has one older sister; together they like to cook fried rice with chicken.
Five years ago, Minea’s spine curvature became noticeably worse at around 20 degrees. For a time she was using a back brace but it did not improve her condition in the long term. In recent months her scoliosis has advanced to a 45 degree angle. Her family is concerned that her condition will prohibit her from attending school and make her self conscious about her appearance.
She has difficulty in sleeping, sitting, standing, or walking, and she feels uncomfortable with her appearance.
Minea’s mother said “I hope that the doctors will help my daughter improve her quality of life, and that she will be able to be happy and confident.”