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I have an inkling that part of the reason why PT isn't used frequently in US for scoliosis management is b/c insurance carrers refuses to cover it.
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30 something y.o.
2003 - T45, L???
2005 - T50, L31
bunch of measurements between...
2011 - T60, L32
2013 - T68, L?
Posterior Fusion Sept 2014 -- T3 - L3
Post - op curve ~35
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It's a shame everything boils down to money !
On the topic of insurance 
.... our insurance co. will re-imburse us for the 4 replacement elastic bands which cost $240.00. YIPEEEEEE !!!!
Canadian eh
Daughter, Deirdre born Oct 2000. Diagnosed with 60 degree curve at the age of 19 months. Serial casting by Dr. Hedden at Sick Kid's Hospital. Currently being treated by Dr. Rivard and Dr. Coillard in Montreal with the Spinecor brace and curve is holding at "2" degrees. Next appointment 2008Comment
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celia..which insurance company is that??An important scientific innovation rarely makes its way by gradually winning over and converting its opponents: it rarely happens that Saul becomes Paul. What does happen is that its opponents gradually die out, and that the growing generation is familiarised with the ideas from the beginning.
Max Planck (the founder of Quantum Physics)Comment
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Manulife Financial....I don't know if they're strictly Canadian
They are sooooo good !
Canadian eh
Daughter, Deirdre born Oct 2000. Diagnosed with 60 degree curve at the age of 19 months. Serial casting by Dr. Hedden at Sick Kid's Hospital. Currently being treated by Dr. Rivard and Dr. Coillard in Montreal with the Spinecor brace and curve is holding at "2" degrees. Next appointment 2008Comment
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Shriners in Erie, PA using Spinecor
I am wanting to apply directly to Erie and am wondering if already being fitted with Spinecor brace will be a problem for acceptance or long wait since not as urgent possibly. Anyone experience or know about this? Please let me know if you have any information before I call tomarrow. Thank you.Originally posted by cyprusmomShirley
Mom to Amanda, 18, Scoliosis T58, previous Spinecor bracing for 9 months before diagnosed with Chiari I CM, and Syringomyelia (Syrinx) SM. CM/SM decompression surgery 12/4/06, Spinal fusion surgery with titanium rods and hardware and full correction 8/1/07 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Also mom to Megan, 14, with diagnosis PDD-NOS on the autism spectrumComment
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you mean it's not free in Canada? oops...i just sent a patient in CA to St. Justine's because I thought It'd be free there...
I thought Canada had socialistic healthcare system...An important scientific innovation rarely makes its way by gradually winning over and converting its opponents: it rarely happens that Saul becomes Paul. What does happen is that its opponents gradually die out, and that the growing generation is familiarised with the ideas from the beginning.
Max Planck (the founder of Quantum Physics)Comment
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Did you do this? I wondered how hard that is to get the local one in Houston to sponsor, or if it is better to just go directly to Erie. Any suggestions?Originally posted by Celia VogelShirley
Mom to Amanda, 18, Scoliosis T58, previous Spinecor bracing for 9 months before diagnosed with Chiari I CM, and Syringomyelia (Syrinx) SM. CM/SM decompression surgery 12/4/06, Spinal fusion surgery with titanium rods and hardware and full correction 8/1/07 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Also mom to Megan, 14, with diagnosis PDD-NOS on the autism spectrumComment
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I think the care coordinator can help hook you up with your local Shriners for travel expenses. Be sure and ask. I responded to you on the other thread, also.
I'll send you another PM.
Hugs,
CherylGod has used scoliosis to strengthen and mold us. He's good all the time!On this forum these larger curves have not held forever in Spinecor,with an initial positive response followed by deterioration. With deterioration, change treatment.The first year she gained 4 or 5 inches and was stable at around 20/20 in brace, followed by rapid progression the next year.She is now 51/40 (Jan2008)out of brace (40/30 in Spinecor) and started at 38/27 out of brace(Jan2006.) Now in Cheneau.Comment
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Karen,Originally posted by karickterHi all,
Just checking in to say I am one phone call away from an appointment with Dr. S (?) at Shriners in Erie. They took an application and transferred me to the scheduling department where I left a message. Soon I will be talking about straps and angles etc etc
Thanks again for all the info. - I got a little nervous when the lady said that Dr. S doesn't perfer one brace over another - I quickly let her know that I am opting for the Spinecor because of the flexibility of it and my research indicating that the results are much better.
Karen
How is it going? I have been following this thread and am calling Erie Shriners tomarrow. Was scheduling a quick process. My daughter is already braced with Spinecor but want an opinion from an Orthopedic who does Spinecor and other bracing. As per my previous posts for expertise and financial help. I did get coverage out of network from insurance and that helps, but there is still a long time to go. I wish you the best. All the people on this thread are very helpful with all of their experience and research, and advice!Shirley
Mom to Amanda, 18, Scoliosis T58, previous Spinecor bracing for 9 months before diagnosed with Chiari I CM, and Syringomyelia (Syrinx) SM. CM/SM decompression surgery 12/4/06, Spinal fusion surgery with titanium rods and hardware and full correction 8/1/07 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Also mom to Megan, 14, with diagnosis PDD-NOS on the autism spectrumComment
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We like to call it "universal" health care rather than "socialistic" health careOriginally posted by sportsdoc
Not everything is covered by provincial plans.... for instance dental, physiotherapy, chiropractic, out of hospital nursing, prescription drugs etc..... is all covered by private health plans. The Spinecor brace is not covered by provincial plans but I think it's just a matter of time before it is. I also don't think international patients would be covered by our free health care system since they would have to be Canadian residents to qualify Not sure about this.....
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Canadian eh
Daughter, Deirdre born Oct 2000. Diagnosed with 60 degree curve at the age of 19 months. Serial casting by Dr. Hedden at Sick Kid's Hospital. Currently being treated by Dr. Rivard and Dr. Coillard in Montreal with the Spinecor brace and curve is holding at "2" degrees. Next appointment 2008Comment
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You're correct. Rachel was not covered.God has used scoliosis to strengthen and mold us. He's good all the time!On this forum these larger curves have not held forever in Spinecor,with an initial positive response followed by deterioration. With deterioration, change treatment.The first year she gained 4 or 5 inches and was stable at around 20/20 in brace, followed by rapid progression the next year.She is now 51/40 (Jan2008)out of brace (40/30 in Spinecor) and started at 38/27 out of brace(Jan2006.) Now in Cheneau.Comment
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Cheryl,
Does your insurance company pay you as in-network or out-of-network? I am fighting our company because we have no choice to go out of network. There is no spinecor distributor or doctor within 75 miles.
MelissaMelissa
From Bucks County, Pa., USA
Mom to Matthew,19, Jessica, 17, and Nicole, 14
Nicole had surgery with Dr. Dormans on 9/12/07 at Children's Hospital of Phila. She is fused T-2 - L-3Comment
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I would do a phone application with Erie and then they schedule an appointment for you. Cheryl that's what you did, right ? If you want travel expenses/accomodation paid for, you would have to get a local Shrine Temple to sponsor you - that will take a few months to process. There are other hospitals that prescribe the Spinecor brace besides Erie, just look at the Spinecorporation website for treatment centres.Originally posted by Mom37
Canadian eh
Daughter, Deirdre born Oct 2000. Diagnosed with 60 degree curve at the age of 19 months. Serial casting by Dr. Hedden at Sick Kid's Hospital. Currently being treated by Dr. Rivard and Dr. Coillard in Montreal with the Spinecor brace and curve is holding at "2" degrees. Next appointment 2008Comment
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Thanks. I did a phone application today directly with Erie PA Shriners and they are supposed to call me back tomarrow. They said I would have to be responsible for my own transportation to Erie. I found out American does not fly to Erie, so the closest is Buffalo NY which is 89 miles away (don't know if that is air miles, but think so). I'd have to connect to US Airways or drive from NY. I am hoping I find a closer airport, but I guess its not too far for a free second opinion if I get it worked out. I was not thinking of all the little details.Last edited by Mom37; 05-09-2006, 04:38 PM.Shirley
Mom to Amanda, 18, Scoliosis T58, previous Spinecor bracing for 9 months before diagnosed with Chiari I CM, and Syringomyelia (Syrinx) SM. CM/SM decompression surgery 12/4/06, Spinal fusion surgery with titanium rods and hardware and full correction 8/1/07 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Also mom to Megan, 14, with diagnosis PDD-NOS on the autism spectrumComment
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Originally posted by sportsdoc Why would any part of Canadian health system be free for non-residents? It works the other way, I have a penpal that got treatments she received in US paid for by the canadian health system.. maybe you confused that?
I'm all up for no-cost/low-cost healthcare. I should move to Canada and obtain legal residency My medical bills this year so far has added upto over 15k.. Thank goodness for insurance.. 
Last edited by green m&m; 05-09-2006, 05:27 PM.30 something y.o.
2003 - T45, L???
2005 - T50, L31
bunch of measurements between...
2011 - T60, L32
2013 - T68, L?
Posterior Fusion Sept 2014 -- T3 - L3
Post - op curve ~35
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