nickysmom
11-24-2009, 06:54 PM
We met the Dr. Errico and thought he was great. He spent time first talking with Nick and explained in details what was going on with him. He later discussed everything with my husband and me.
He was a bit concerned with his curves but said he wanted to try a brace first to allow Nick time to continue to grow. He was straight forward with telling us that it had a 60% success rate but still thought it was worth a try.
Nick gets fitted next Wednesday and they will have it ready for the following Saturday when he goes to his Scoliosis Clinic here in NJ. He will also get ex-rayed in the brace as well.
Dr. Errico will follow up with him in three months. If there is no change, he will continue with the brace. If there still is change with the brace, we may have to think about the next course of treatment.
All in all we are happy with the way things went today.
I am trying to be realistic about the brace. I know it is going to be an adjustment for Nick but know he will be able to get through it.
If you have any suggestions about brace wearing, I would love to hear them.
Have a wonderful Thanks Giving everyone!
Blessings,
Rosemarie
He was a bit concerned with his curves but said he wanted to try a brace first to allow Nick time to continue to grow. He was straight forward with telling us that it had a 60% success rate but still thought it was worth a try.
Nick gets fitted next Wednesday and they will have it ready for the following Saturday when he goes to his Scoliosis Clinic here in NJ. He will also get ex-rayed in the brace as well.
Dr. Errico will follow up with him in three months. If there is no change, he will continue with the brace. If there still is change with the brace, we may have to think about the next course of treatment.
All in all we are happy with the way things went today.
I am trying to be realistic about the brace. I know it is going to be an adjustment for Nick but know he will be able to get through it.
If you have any suggestions about brace wearing, I would love to hear them.
Have a wonderful Thanks Giving everyone!
Blessings,
Rosemarie