Hello, I was diagnosed in January and I had xrays taken with the curve measuring 22/26 that was read by the radiologist. I went to see a specialist and he said my curves were 26/38! He told my mother that if she wanted he would put me in a brace. I was told I am a 2-3 on the Riser scale and still had growth left. He seemed to only talk about surgery. I am will come back in 6 month when my mother asked if she noticed any change should she call he said no that curves do not move that fast. We both walked away slightly uncomfortable, with the doctors attitude. When my mother asked how I could be first diagnosed at 22/26 did this mean I had changed that fast and he said no that there is a plus or minus of 2 degrees. When I had my xrays there the tech had to take it five times to get it right! My mom has applied to Shriners, is this the right thing to do. I have been reading and it seems to me that maybe I should be braced (not that I want to) the doctor seem to think my curves would progress with or without the brace.
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