Well, the news is not good. Ian has infantile scoliosis. His curve is 37 degrees. We have to take him to be fitted for a brace which he will have to wear 24/7 with the only exception being for baths. We also have to take him for an MRI which they have to do while he is under general anesthesia to look for possible congenital issues. I am just worried sick about that. I also can't imagine how being braced is going to affect his development with learning to crawl, walk and all of his other milestones. Not to mention that bracing is no gaurantee of a successful outcome. My poor baby...I just broke down and cried when we got the news. It will probably be some time before we can get the MRI done as they are backlogged right now.
So, here are my questions: How long do you think he'll have to wear the brace? Is bracing usually successful in infants? How likely is it that there is something congenital going on? How worried should I be having a sixth month old go under anesthesia?
Please, any other advice, input, words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
So, here are my questions: How long do you think he'll have to wear the brace? Is bracing usually successful in infants? How likely is it that there is something congenital going on? How worried should I be having a sixth month old go under anesthesia?
Please, any other advice, input, words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
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