I am new here, but have been looking for answers for a couple years.
My daughter is now 9, she has had diagnosed idiopathic scoliosis for 2 years.
Her curve has progressed from 18 degrees to it's current 32.
She is embaressed of the hump in her back, as well,her rib protrudes.
Her Dr. has said if it does not progress to 40 degrees no intervention is needed, he says a brace would not help, and that when she gets older, the surgery would be for cosmetic reasons only.
We live in a very small town in Northern Ontario, her Dr. is in Winnipeg, I am waiting for a referral to Sick Kids in Toronto.
Should I be more concerned or trust her specialist?
Looking for feedback and help.
Lisa
My daughter is now 9, she has had diagnosed idiopathic scoliosis for 2 years.
Her curve has progressed from 18 degrees to it's current 32.
She is embaressed of the hump in her back, as well,her rib protrudes.
Her Dr. has said if it does not progress to 40 degrees no intervention is needed, he says a brace would not help, and that when she gets older, the surgery would be for cosmetic reasons only.
We live in a very small town in Northern Ontario, her Dr. is in Winnipeg, I am waiting for a referral to Sick Kids in Toronto.
Should I be more concerned or trust her specialist?
Looking for feedback and help.
Lisa
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