Hi:
My name is Nancy and I am the mother of a 14 year old boy, Nathan, diagnosed today with a 40 degree curve. We are being referred to an orthopaedic surgeon in Little Rock, AR to discuss surgery. Because of Nathan's size (5 ft. 11 and 220), our local ortho doesn't think bracing will help, particularly with the degree of curve. It looks like an "S" to me, but the radiologist marked the 40 degree curve in the thoracic region, rather than anything in the lumber area.
The surgeon we'll be seeing in Little Rock does the less invasive procedure. Can that be used if it is a thoracic curve?
Regardless of which type of procedure he ends up using, what will Nathan's flexibility be like following surgery if it is a fusion in the thoracic area?
Thanks.
My name is Nancy and I am the mother of a 14 year old boy, Nathan, diagnosed today with a 40 degree curve. We are being referred to an orthopaedic surgeon in Little Rock, AR to discuss surgery. Because of Nathan's size (5 ft. 11 and 220), our local ortho doesn't think bracing will help, particularly with the degree of curve. It looks like an "S" to me, but the radiologist marked the 40 degree curve in the thoracic region, rather than anything in the lumber area.
The surgeon we'll be seeing in Little Rock does the less invasive procedure. Can that be used if it is a thoracic curve?
Regardless of which type of procedure he ends up using, what will Nathan's flexibility be like following surgery if it is a fusion in the thoracic area?
Thanks.
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