Hi Renee,
Maria is correct, bracing does not help the rib hump. In fact Lorena did not even have a rib hump prior to bracing; after wearing her brace for about a week or so it drove me absolutely crazy that she looked worst than before.
The rib hump is from the rotation of the spine not the curve.
I am surprised that it wasn't corrected during surgery.
Unfortunately one of the reasons bracing is not as successful is because kiddos don't comply 100% I understand it is difficult but so neccessary.
Like Laura mentioned earlier we opted for stapling.
Amanda
Maria is correct, bracing does not help the rib hump. In fact Lorena did not even have a rib hump prior to bracing; after wearing her brace for about a week or so it drove me absolutely crazy that she looked worst than before.
The rib hump is from the rotation of the spine not the curve.
I am surprised that it wasn't corrected during surgery.
Unfortunately one of the reasons bracing is not as successful is because kiddos don't comply 100% I understand it is difficult but so neccessary.
Like Laura mentioned earlier we opted for stapling.
Amanda
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