Jackie Apostel’s spinal surgery ‘revealed’ by orthopedic surgeon after Cruz Beckham’s new girlfriend shared photo of enormous surgical scar and revealed she ‘lost the ability to walk’

The huge back scar recently revealed by Cruz Beckham’s new girlfriend could be the result of scoliosis surgery, according to a top orthopedic surgeon. 

Jackie Apostel, 29, shared a photo of the wound, taken shortly after she underwent surgery for an undisclosed spinal issue, with Instagram followers on Sunday. 

In an earlier post, the Brazilian songwriter, who is 10-years her 19-year old boyfriend’s senior, admitted she had lost her ability to walk following the operation, and had to relearn the basic motor skill. 

But experts believe the songwriter could have undergone surgery for scoliosis – a spinal irregularity that causes an abnormal curve in the spine. 

‘It looks like scoliosis surgery,’ Dr. Dirk Eiwanger, an orthopedic surgeon based in Germany, told Bild.  

Apostel recently shared a photo of her surgery scar after revealing she was relearning to walk (pictured with Cruz this month)

‘It’s not uncommon for the scars to be so long. As can be seen here, from the thoracic to the lumbar vertebrae.’ 

He added: ‘It is a complex procedure. Metal rods and screws are attached to the bones, thus straightening them. They stay in place. Recovery takes six to 12 weeks.’ 

While Apostel has not disclosed further details of her surgery, she admitted the procedure left her bedridden. 

She told Instagram followers: ‘Random thought. Wild to think 3 months ago I was relearning to walk and couldn’t get up. 

‘Physically and mentally I had a hard time, took forever to be ok with myself again especially work and writing wise.’ 

She added: ‘Our bodies are awesome and capable of so much. Take a moment to be grateful for ur support systems, own willpower and strength, whatever ur going through. [sic] 

‘We all know it’s ok not to be ok all the time and hope everyone is taking care of themselves as much as possible/taking moments to focus on mental and physical health.

‘Also, check in on ur friends. Sending everyone health hugs and love!’ [sic] 

The scar was noticeable as Apostel relaxed with boyfriend Cruz Beckham aboard his family’s superyacht in Miami on October 23  

Her relationship with Cruz reportedly began in June, and she joined him last month to support Victoria at her Paris Fashion Week show

Cruz and his new girlfriend looked  smitten over the weekend as he twirled her around during a stroll in Miami, before driving her to the airport – where they  shared a goodbye kiss. 

Their relationship reportedly began in June, and she joined him last month to support Victoria at her Paris Fashion Week show.

She was spotted numerous times with the Beckhams’ during Fashion Week and even wore one of Victoria’s chic dresses to her runway show. 

Following the catwalk presentation, she took to Instagram to write: ‘the most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham’.