Hi there, I just wanted to include my experience, since it pertains to your question somewhat. I was found to have a 29 degree lumbar curve when I was 15 years old, and the specalists told me and my parents that it would probably not get worse and that I did not need surgery at that point. I was definitely finished my growth at that point, and a brace was not an option. Then, they said to x-ray every 12 months to check on it. I am now 20 and the curve is 55 degrees, and we have no idea why it got worse. I think it is rare, but for some reason it happened to me. I think the important thing is to repeat the x-rays on whatever intervals the doctors reccommend, so that if the curve is getting worse, you know about it. If they say a brace won't help, then they are probably right.
Kathryn
Kathryn
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