Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to share something that two different orthopedic surgeons told me in two different countries. We are not that far off from a blood test that will reveal who will be getting large curves and whose curves will be destined to be little. It has something to do with enzymes in the blood. With that knowledge, there will be less guesswork involved with who to brace, who to wait and see, who to perform surgery on. If the doctors know you will eventually have a large curve that won't be helped with bracing, they can do the surgery sooner than later.
Sorry if this info sounds very simplified. It was actually a brief conversation that I had with two separate orthos. I have no medical background. Just a 12-year old daughter with 2 curves.
But it sure sounds encouraging.
Melissa
Just wanted to share something that two different orthopedic surgeons told me in two different countries. We are not that far off from a blood test that will reveal who will be getting large curves and whose curves will be destined to be little. It has something to do with enzymes in the blood. With that knowledge, there will be less guesswork involved with who to brace, who to wait and see, who to perform surgery on. If the doctors know you will eventually have a large curve that won't be helped with bracing, they can do the surgery sooner than later.
Sorry if this info sounds very simplified. It was actually a brief conversation that I had with two separate orthos. I have no medical background. Just a 12-year old daughter with 2 curves.
But it sure sounds encouraging.
Melissa
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