Hi,
This is my first post so let me give you a little background info. I am the mother of 2 girls with scoliosis. My 15 year old has a 55 degree curve and my 13 year old has a 47 degree curve. My question is about the 15 year old. Our doctor has said that at this point he recommends surgery because she has about a 90 % chance of her curve increasing at this point in her life. The surgery would be an easier surgery if it was done now (at 55 deg.) as apposed to 80 degrees possibly when she is 21ish.Does this make sense? In my heart I know they will both need the surgery but I just wonder if it has to be done now or can it wait until they are adults?
Also, does anyone have any good ortho surgeon recommendations in Pittsburgh? (just in case)
Thank you.
Barbara
This is my first post so let me give you a little background info. I am the mother of 2 girls with scoliosis. My 15 year old has a 55 degree curve and my 13 year old has a 47 degree curve. My question is about the 15 year old. Our doctor has said that at this point he recommends surgery because she has about a 90 % chance of her curve increasing at this point in her life. The surgery would be an easier surgery if it was done now (at 55 deg.) as apposed to 80 degrees possibly when she is 21ish.Does this make sense? In my heart I know they will both need the surgery but I just wonder if it has to be done now or can it wait until they are adults?
Also, does anyone have any good ortho surgeon recommendations in Pittsburgh? (just in case)
Thank you.
Barbara
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