My 14 y.o. daughter was just diagnosed by our family dr. with scoliosis. She has an appointment with an ortho next Wednesday. The family dr. wasn't able to tell me much other than the diagnoses from x-ray and observation. The x-ray showed a C shape in the thoracic region.
I've been reading all I can find trying to learn more about what we are dealing with....I'd like to be able to understand what the ortho is telling me and be ready with questions.
Here are some I'm hoping some of you might help me with :
Has a girl reached her growth after she has begun her periods? If so, will she need to be braced. Will scoliosis get worse once growth has been reached?
Did I understand correctly that scolosis can affect the central nervous system involving such things as bowel & bladder control problems?
What exactly is the Risser?
So much to understand.....Thanks for any info. I feel "lost" right now.
Mary
I've been reading all I can find trying to learn more about what we are dealing with....I'd like to be able to understand what the ortho is telling me and be ready with questions.
Here are some I'm hoping some of you might help me with :
Has a girl reached her growth after she has begun her periods? If so, will she need to be braced. Will scoliosis get worse once growth has been reached?
Did I understand correctly that scolosis can affect the central nervous system involving such things as bowel & bladder control problems?
What exactly is the Risser?
So much to understand.....Thanks for any info. I feel "lost" right now.
Mary
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