I'll only contribute my curve was caught at almost 10 years old, ±35° ... definitely JIS (menarche didn't occur until almost 15), and I'm not an inch taller than I was at 10 ... or 14.
I never progressed in adulthood (even through two pregnancies), and held steady at ±48-53°.
Yes ... have her checked out by a pedi ortho ... but measure her progress to base your actions. Thankfully, there ARE other options than bracing. I didn't have that choice.
I elected surgery due to pain at 39 years old. Many have MORE pain with lesser curves, and LESS pain with 70° curves. It's so individual ...
I never progressed in adulthood (even through two pregnancies), and held steady at ±48-53°.
Yes ... have her checked out by a pedi ortho ... but measure her progress to base your actions. Thankfully, there ARE other options than bracing. I didn't have that choice.
I elected surgery due to pain at 39 years old. Many have MORE pain with lesser curves, and LESS pain with 70° curves. It's so individual ...
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