As the title says he was diagnosed just last month. We went to a Ped. Ortho for leg pain and she noticed a slight curve. Sent us for x rays. She called back the same day with an appointment to see another Ped. Ortho at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, in St. Louis. We liked the Dr. a lot and he made my son feel very comfortable.
I keep trying to find info on his type of curve and am not sure what to read and what not to read.
I was told he had an s curve in the thorasic spine. Top curve is 33 and lower curve 31. Was told there is evidence of several wedge vertabra and possible hemivertabra. Dr. said things are ok because he is well balanced at this time.
We had his kidneys checked and all is ok there. We are scheduled to see him again in Oct. for new x rays.
I guess what I'm asking is 1) Where is a good place to read up on this type of Scoliosis?
2) Can this type of curve just stay the same? Balanced and no progression?
and 3) Is it normal to be freaking out and wanting to do something?
Thanks for reading
Sara
I keep trying to find info on his type of curve and am not sure what to read and what not to read.
I was told he had an s curve in the thorasic spine. Top curve is 33 and lower curve 31. Was told there is evidence of several wedge vertabra and possible hemivertabra. Dr. said things are ok because he is well balanced at this time.
We had his kidneys checked and all is ok there. We are scheduled to see him again in Oct. for new x rays.
I guess what I'm asking is 1) Where is a good place to read up on this type of Scoliosis?
2) Can this type of curve just stay the same? Balanced and no progression?
and 3) Is it normal to be freaking out and wanting to do something?
Thanks for reading
Sara
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