LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Twelve-year-old Aly, the spirited daughter of an Arkansas National Guardsman, is preparing for a crucial surgery to address complications from infantile early onset scoliosis.
Diagnosed at just eight months old, Aly has spent much of her life undergoing surgeries, wearing body casts, and enduring physical therapy to manage the aggressive curvature of her spine.
In 2021, Aly underwent a spinal tethering procedure, a cutting-edge alternative to traditional spinal fusion, which allowed her to maintain flexibility and enjoy a more active childhood…