My son Evan was diagnosed with idiopathic infantile scoliosis at the age of 6 months (4-01-03). At the time of diagnosis he had a 38 degree left thoracic curve measuring from t4 to t8. A MRI revealed no abnormalities.
We are currently being treated by an orthopedic surgeon at Chidren's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. His decision was to watch the curve over a period of a few months. After taking a series of x-rays over a 5 month period the curve had shown no change. At this time (9-11-03) a Charleston Bending brace was recommended to be worn at night.
At our most recent visit (10-31-03) an x-ray was taken in the brace which reduced the curve to 22 degrees. Our doctor decided that it would be a good idea to add a Boston Brace to be worn during the day. We are currently waiting for it to be made.
Although my son's curve hasn't worsened the doctor feels it is going to be progressive despite their best efforts. I have started to take him for Chiropractic care along with physical therapy hoping that something might help.
I would appreciate any feedback regarding success with treatments used by other orthopedics or alternative therapies.
Thank you,
Lauren
We are currently being treated by an orthopedic surgeon at Chidren's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. His decision was to watch the curve over a period of a few months. After taking a series of x-rays over a 5 month period the curve had shown no change. At this time (9-11-03) a Charleston Bending brace was recommended to be worn at night.
At our most recent visit (10-31-03) an x-ray was taken in the brace which reduced the curve to 22 degrees. Our doctor decided that it would be a good idea to add a Boston Brace to be worn during the day. We are currently waiting for it to be made.
Although my son's curve hasn't worsened the doctor feels it is going to be progressive despite their best efforts. I have started to take him for Chiropractic care along with physical therapy hoping that something might help.
I would appreciate any feedback regarding success with treatments used by other orthopedics or alternative therapies.
Thank you,
Lauren
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