A 4-year-old girl with cerebral palsy takes her first measurements after spinal surgery

The first walking moment of a 4-year-old girl was captured on video and shared on social networks. The little girl has cerebral palsy but has just undergone surgery and is now walking without the help of anyone else

Maya 's Mighty Walk

Maya Tisdale' s Michigan was born 4 months ago and weighed 1 pound and 10 ounces. Maya had to spend 26 weeks at the USI but her fighting spirit earned her the nickname "Mighty Miss Maya" from her family and friends.

Before Maya, who was 2 years old, Maya was diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. causes the muscles of the hips, legs and feet to become tense or spastic. The illness left her unable to remain alone for more than a few seconds and asked her to use a walker.

Maya's mother, Ann Tisdale, said that despite her daughter's diagnosis, Maya remained very independent and wanted to do everything. his older brothers do. Ann continued that even though Maya needed the help of a walker since the age of 1 year, she still wanted to walk independently.

A Miracle Walker

In May of this year, the Maya Missouri family where Maya had undergone surgery known as Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy.

Maya's family stated that the procedure would permanently reduce Maya's spasticity and give Maya a life without much pain. After the Maya procedure, the doctor informed Maya's parents that she would be able to walk a day, but not without a daily physical therapy.

Seven weeks after her operation, Maya took a few steps that left her parents stunned. Ann stated that she and her husband were waiting for Maya to take her measurements at least six months to one year after her operation. Ann continued that Maya still has cerebral palsy. However, she will continue her physical therapy and practice her ability to walk.

Ann also said that Maya taking her first steps so early is great for her and the rest of her family.