Today we seen our second opinion. Although we were happy with the first surgeon and are on a wait list for the surgery we felt we still needed some reassurance that unfortunatly didn't come out that way. This Dr. told us that at 47 degree's this would be cosmetic and that there is no way of knowing that her back and knee pain is a result of scoliosis and that her rib hump will not be gone after. Although he feels she is in the range of surgery it is not necessary. He did not give much insight into options. Our first Dr. was sure her pain was caused by scoliosis and felt her best option is the surgery that bracing at this point would only prevent it from getting worse at best for now but over time she will increase a degree a year. He also told us that the surgery would take care of the rib hump. At this point she will only have to have the thorasic done if we wait she may need lumbar as well and both Dr. agree with that. We are once again confused as to what to do Anyone out there with insight regarding her pain and rib hump from experience surgery or not.
Catherine
Mom of Danielle 13 years old
45T degree in Feb 2008
47Tdegree May 2008
Catherine
Mom of Danielle 13 years old
45T degree in Feb 2008
47Tdegree May 2008
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