I am another "new to scoliosis parent". My 12 year old daughter was just diagnosed with 33 degree scoliosis. I am very un-educated on this so bear with me. Her curve is above her bra line between her shoulder blades and curves to the left. I have been looking through this forum and from what I have gathered does that mean she has left curve thoracic scoliosis? Should I request an MRI?
Her pediatrician refered us to a local orthopedist but he said he couldn't see her because it is too severe. Again, from what I've seen on here 33 is not even that bad. So we have now been refered to Loma Linda Ortho here in California and have an appointment on Tuesday morning for more X-rays and a consult. What do I need to ask and what will likely be the treatment for her? I am assuming bracing. Is there one I should ask for? She has double coverage for her insurance so we shouldn't have a problem there.
Another question I have is about heredity. I was told years ago I have mild scoliosis (no idea the degree) and my 14 year old son has 11 degree scoliosis/ kyphosis (at least thats what it was last year). Should I have my 16 year old daughter checked too?
Thank you in advance!
Her pediatrician refered us to a local orthopedist but he said he couldn't see her because it is too severe. Again, from what I've seen on here 33 is not even that bad. So we have now been refered to Loma Linda Ortho here in California and have an appointment on Tuesday morning for more X-rays and a consult. What do I need to ask and what will likely be the treatment for her? I am assuming bracing. Is there one I should ask for? She has double coverage for her insurance so we shouldn't have a problem there.
Another question I have is about heredity. I was told years ago I have mild scoliosis (no idea the degree) and my 14 year old son has 11 degree scoliosis/ kyphosis (at least thats what it was last year). Should I have my 16 year old daughter checked too?
Thank you in advance!
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