My son's general practitioner diagnosed my son last week with scoliosis. This was just based on an observation (no tests). She said we should go see an orthopedic surgeon and she would set up the appointment for us. A few days later she called back to say that the orthopedic surgeon would not see us until he could see an x-ray of my son's back. So we went to his usual doctor and got the x-rays done. A few days later the orthopedic doctor's office called and said that he has a 9 degree curve and that is too slight so he does not need to be seen. He told us to go back to our usual doctor in 3 months and repeat the x-rays.
Does this sound right to everyone? Should I try to find an orthopedic surgeon that will see him?
I am sorry to bother everyone with this - I know it must seem rather minor compared to what a lot of you are facing. I just want to make sure we are doing the right things. We found out a year ago that he was legally blind in one eye so he has been through a lot already. BTW my son is six years old.
Thank you for any help you can offer!!
Does this sound right to everyone? Should I try to find an orthopedic surgeon that will see him?
I am sorry to bother everyone with this - I know it must seem rather minor compared to what a lot of you are facing. I just want to make sure we are doing the right things. We found out a year ago that he was legally blind in one eye so he has been through a lot already. BTW my son is six years old.
Thank you for any help you can offer!!
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