We took my daughter back to the orthopedic surgeon this week. The new x-ray shows that her curves have increased somewhat. In November, the curves were T-20* and L-20*. They are now T-24* and L-24* in March. Four degrees in four months doesn't sound great to me. Is that a lot?
The doctor advises a brace to try to stabilize the curves. She still has a lot of physical growth ahead of her. Her Risser Sign is 0 and she is pre-menstrual. The doctor wants to see us back for another x-ray with the
brace in 2 months.
The doctor prescribed a TLSO brace, but I am not sure what type the orthotist will make. He and the doctor have a great relationship, so I guess he trusts the orthotist to make that choice.
Yesterday, our insurance company approved the brace. Thank goodness! So, we go to the orthotist on Tuesday. Not sure what to expect.
How she will maintain her back and stomach muscle in the brace?
How long did it take your children to get use to wearing the brace?
Do you wean into it over many weeks? (I know the orthotist will explain, but I was just wondering).
Thanks for any experiences you have to share.
The doctor advises a brace to try to stabilize the curves. She still has a lot of physical growth ahead of her. Her Risser Sign is 0 and she is pre-menstrual. The doctor wants to see us back for another x-ray with the
brace in 2 months.
The doctor prescribed a TLSO brace, but I am not sure what type the orthotist will make. He and the doctor have a great relationship, so I guess he trusts the orthotist to make that choice.
Yesterday, our insurance company approved the brace. Thank goodness! So, we go to the orthotist on Tuesday. Not sure what to expect.
How she will maintain her back and stomach muscle in the brace?
How long did it take your children to get use to wearing the brace?
Do you wean into it over many weeks? (I know the orthotist will explain, but I was just wondering).
Thanks for any experiences you have to share.
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