Hi,
My husband and I are trying to sort out the issue of what it means if our son still has growing to do. He is 15yr, 5'5, little facial hair and risser 4, but as research shows boys can continue to grow into late teens/college. His dad grew a lot in college and is now 6'1.
So thinking that he might hit a growth spurt and increase curve, surgeons say fuse now, right?
Dad says, what about brace now and allow him to grow then fuse? This allows for surgery procedures to develop/ evolve. As I believe the change in rods have taken place with the last few years right. I guess you might get less correction?
One doctor said growth is only in limbs at this point so fusion is fine. My hubby thinks your torso keeps growing too, maybe not at the same rate.
I plan to discuss this with the doctor on Monday, just looking for input.
Thanks
My husband and I are trying to sort out the issue of what it means if our son still has growing to do. He is 15yr, 5'5, little facial hair and risser 4, but as research shows boys can continue to grow into late teens/college. His dad grew a lot in college and is now 6'1.
So thinking that he might hit a growth spurt and increase curve, surgeons say fuse now, right?
Dad says, what about brace now and allow him to grow then fuse? This allows for surgery procedures to develop/ evolve. As I believe the change in rods have taken place with the last few years right. I guess you might get less correction?
One doctor said growth is only in limbs at this point so fusion is fine. My hubby thinks your torso keeps growing too, maybe not at the same rate.
I plan to discuss this with the doctor on Monday, just looking for input.
Thanks
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