Hi...
We had a patient today. She was a 17yo, who had been measured ~3 years ago, with a 25 degree curve, and who wore a brace faithfully for a few years. When her parents moved a year ago, they went to a new specialist who told her she could stop wearing the brace. It was unclear to me, when she actually stopped wearing a brace, but she is no longer wearing it. They came in today, because they were certain her curve had increased, based on how her body looked. We took radiographs, and found that her curve was 24 degrees. Wish I had taken a moment to ask them what, specifically, made them think her curve had increased.
So, while I think it's a good idea to have your child checked if you notice changes, you shouldn't automatically assume that there's actually a change.
Regards,
Linda
We had a patient today. She was a 17yo, who had been measured ~3 years ago, with a 25 degree curve, and who wore a brace faithfully for a few years. When her parents moved a year ago, they went to a new specialist who told her she could stop wearing the brace. It was unclear to me, when she actually stopped wearing a brace, but she is no longer wearing it. They came in today, because they were certain her curve had increased, based on how her body looked. We took radiographs, and found that her curve was 24 degrees. Wish I had taken a moment to ask them what, specifically, made them think her curve had increased.
So, while I think it's a good idea to have your child checked if you notice changes, you shouldn't automatically assume that there's actually a change.
Regards,
Linda
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