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The Doctors – Abby Lee Miller Recounts Her Crucial Surgery

As a dance instructor and a reality star of the hit TV show Dance Moms, Abby Lee Miller isn't used to sitting still. In 2018, Abby's life took a drastic turn. An infection was growing in her spine and, along with an undiscovered tumor, began choking part of her central nervous system. Dr. Hooman Melamed immediately recognized signs of paralyzation and rushed Abby into emergency surgery. In this video, Abby, Dr. Melamed and her other physicians recount those critical moments.