While living in Costa Rica four years ago, Kaitlin Callanan started feeling weakness in her right ankle. As time passed, she was rolling her ankle constantly and felt unstable just walking. She consulted multiple physicians, but found no answers. A chance visit to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for an unrelated condition changes everything. Attentive doctors ordered a CT scan and MRI, which revealed what was causing the pain and weakness in her leg: a large cyst in her spinal canal. A Scripps Clinic neurosurgeon, who specializes in spine conditions, developed a treatment plan that took into consideration her lifestyle, priorities and even passion for surfing. Today, she’s back in the water again and feeling like her best self. Click here to read more about Kaitlin and the specialized care that put her on the road to recovery.
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