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Gerbo
Thank you for your kind words.
On average, remake brace every 1-2 yrs, broad range, but really depends on child and when they hit their peak height growth period.
Did not mean to infer Lisanna was not slender - just an example of how some curves, devoid of explanation , behave more rigidly that others.
xrays - yes , it is a concern. but there are radiologic techniques that can limit exposure, cover ovaries, etc. that can limit exposure if repeated xrays are needed. There are groups working on alternative means of measuring spinal deformity - the xray is just a 2 dimensional image - I find the clinical exam and evaluation of the spine more informative. hopefully, it we can find a different way.
Conceptually, I agree with your comments regarding casting, but, in a cost conscious environment (at least here in US) and at the risk of traumatizing some children with the method, other methods are growing in popularity e.g. Cad/cam from measurement.
Thank you for your kind words.
On average, remake brace every 1-2 yrs, broad range, but really depends on child and when they hit their peak height growth period.
Did not mean to infer Lisanna was not slender - just an example of how some curves, devoid of explanation , behave more rigidly that others.
xrays - yes , it is a concern. but there are radiologic techniques that can limit exposure, cover ovaries, etc. that can limit exposure if repeated xrays are needed. There are groups working on alternative means of measuring spinal deformity - the xray is just a 2 dimensional image - I find the clinical exam and evaluation of the spine more informative. hopefully, it we can find a different way.
Conceptually, I agree with your comments regarding casting, but, in a cost conscious environment (at least here in US) and at the risk of traumatizing some children with the method, other methods are growing in popularity e.g. Cad/cam from measurement.
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