Hi, have just discovered the forum and am finding my way around the site. I am sure we will learn a lot here as it is all very new to us. We are from Australia and our 11 yo daugher Kaitlin has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis, her upper curve @35 degrees and lower @ 27. I don't really know what that means other than she has had a brace specially made for her (TLSO brace) and is currently getting used to it. She is to wear it 23 hours a day and is currently wearing it at night and for some hours in the day but we have only had it for a week so she is doing well i think. Of course she hates it now but is getting used to it. Summer will be a concern as it is very hot here - we are in the process of changing her school for next year to one that is air conditioned, that is another thing to contend with but the heat is very oppressive here and we cannot imagine her wearing a brace in a steaming hot classroom. Well, i would love to hear from anyone who has a daughter the same age or just wants to say hi. Bye for now, Melinda.

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