Hi. I'm grateful for this forum. My 13-yr old daughter was diagnosed in May 2003 with scoliosis at 42 degrees. Her last x-ray, taken about 3 weeks ago, shows curvature is up to 47 degrees. We have consulted two chiropracters, and four orthopaedic surgeons. They all say surgery is necessary. My questions: since she has not had her growth spurt (has not started menstruation), once her back is fused (which is what we understand will happen) in a one-time (as I understand it) operation, won't her back stop growing, and the rest of her body will continue to grow, making her look disfigured? Shouldn't we wait until after the growth spurt? Her surgery is scheduled for Dec. 29, 03.
Another question: what about horseback riding? My daughter is a dancer and a musician, and since it is entirely possible that she will not be able to dance to any great degree, I'm trying to find other things for her and am especially emphasizing the music (violin). She is a very active, agile child - and I want to find activities she can do....don't want to spend a lot of $ and effort on horseback riding if she's not going to be able to continue. What are the sports/activities that are especially good? Swimming? (She's also a tennis player - has had two years of tennis lessons but hasn't been doing this lately......she's feeling discouraged after her diagnosis).
Anyone have any advice? Thanks!!!!!
Anne
Another question: what about horseback riding? My daughter is a dancer and a musician, and since it is entirely possible that she will not be able to dance to any great degree, I'm trying to find other things for her and am especially emphasizing the music (violin). She is a very active, agile child - and I want to find activities she can do....don't want to spend a lot of $ and effort on horseback riding if she's not going to be able to continue. What are the sports/activities that are especially good? Swimming? (She's also a tennis player - has had two years of tennis lessons but hasn't been doing this lately......she's feeling discouraged after her diagnosis).
Anyone have any advice? Thanks!!!!!
Anne
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