My son is almost 11 months and just received his brace yesterday. He's got a 70 degree curve (thoracic) and was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis. (However, his MRI came back clean and without any malformations, so I'm wondering if it's actually idiopathic and, as parents, we're operating under that assumption until his surgeon says otherwise July 3rd.)
Anyway - I've been reading about serial casting and I'm wondering how it benefits babies better than bracing. Is it the difference of the amount of time in the cast/brace?
Also, I notice his brace slips down during the day. Can they add shoulder straps? It seems like it would be so easy to do to hold it up on his chest better. They really rub against his thighs.
Thanks
Anyway - I've been reading about serial casting and I'm wondering how it benefits babies better than bracing. Is it the difference of the amount of time in the cast/brace?
Also, I notice his brace slips down during the day. Can they add shoulder straps? It seems like it would be so easy to do to hold it up on his chest better. They really rub against his thighs.
Thanks
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