Today my daughter went back to Children's Hospital for a follow-up with the orthopedic surgeon. The new x-rays showed T-33, L-16 (out-of-brace). This is an increase from June when she was T-20, L-16 (in-brace). He did not seem overly concerned because the numbers are nowhere near requiring surgery (50 plus). However, I was disappointed all the same. A 13 degree increase seems large to me. I am thankful things are not serious, but knowing the curves will never lower, I had hoped her diligence with the brace would keep the curves stable. She has been so good about wearing the brace.
Do I understand things correctly? I know this was an out-of-brace x-ray this time, so is it alright to be that much higher? She has grown 10 cm in the past two years. I guess that is a lot in a short period of time. Also, he said she was still Risser 0.
We go to the orthotist (Luke) on Wednesday. Not sure what he will do. I wonder if this new brace is effective. Should I be concerned or is this just how things go?
Do I understand things correctly? I know this was an out-of-brace x-ray this time, so is it alright to be that much higher? She has grown 10 cm in the past two years. I guess that is a lot in a short period of time. Also, he said she was still Risser 0.
We go to the orthotist (Luke) on Wednesday. Not sure what he will do. I wonder if this new brace is effective. Should I be concerned or is this just how things go?
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