My 3 1/2 year old son, Matthew, was diagnosed with scoliosis about 2 years ago. He was born at 27 weeks and has seen his share of problems. He is currently being tested for connective tissue disease and getting tested for genetic disorders. He has had 3 Boston braces which he always seemed to get out of. We decided to try the body cast. His xray before the cast showed him with a 73% curvature. Corrected, it was at 70%. We are currently on his third cast (every 6 weeks) and the curve has worsened to a 79% curve.
What bothers me, is that the doctor is really stunned and seems as if he isn't sure to do the surgery or continue with the casts.
Matthew is very petite, 2'11" and only 25 lbs. We definitely want him to grow before having the surgery, but when do you let go and tell them to go ahead with it?
Should we get another opinion?? I'm checking out the Shriners in Erie, PA.
Does anyone know of an Orthopaedic or spine specialist that specialize in Scoliosis in NY (Upstate/Rochester-Buffalo area)??
Any suggestions would be very grateful!
Thank you
Sue
What bothers me, is that the doctor is really stunned and seems as if he isn't sure to do the surgery or continue with the casts.
Matthew is very petite, 2'11" and only 25 lbs. We definitely want him to grow before having the surgery, but when do you let go and tell them to go ahead with it?
Should we get another opinion?? I'm checking out the Shriners in Erie, PA.
Does anyone know of an Orthopaedic or spine specialist that specialize in Scoliosis in NY (Upstate/Rochester-Buffalo area)??
Any suggestions would be very grateful!
Thank you
Sue
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