Tag: Greta

Greta’s Heroic Journey Video

Posted on July 17, 2023

“Greta is a straight-A student, plays piano, and loves to dance, but she was born with a condition that caused her spine to curve and stopped her lungs from functioning. Our Och Spine Team and NewYork-Presbyterian performed a series of major surgeries to correct her severe scoliosis. Most recently, we performed a spinal fusion to straighten the curve in her spine, which allows her to live a fuller life.” —Dr. Michael Vitale Read More

The Uplift: Greta’s Inspiring Journey and Dance Performances, on CBS News

Posted on March 16, 2023

"I just love dance so much, because it gives me a way to express myself...I can do so many things that people can't think I can do. Dance has also made a way for me to use my movements and ... Read More

Greta—Helping Other Find the “Ability” in “Disability”

Posted on March 08, 2023

Greta Baier, 14, lives with a rare muscle disease called nemaline myopathy and has undergone three major spine surgeries to correct severe scoliosis. Yet none of that has stopped her from being an advocate for the disabled. In many ways, Greta ... Read More