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Syd turned 11 this week and we are officially into the adolescent stage (maybe we have been in it already). The juvenile years have been good to us with bracing and some PT to reduce her 36T to...

I have not posted for some time but one of my overall concerns is whether or not we are just delaying surgery with bracing.

Syd is now 11 yrs. old. We started this journey when she was 7 (23...

I have also not provided an update for quite some time. Syd was 23 degrees early 2009, and then 36 degrees October 2009. She started wearing the SpineCor November 2009. She was about 21 degrees in...

Hi Kara

My daughter was very similar to your daughter. She was about 36 deg at 8 yrs. old (T4-T12) back Oct 2009. Today, about 15 months later, she is at 15 deg (1-18-2011).

She has been...

Below are my questions regarding CLEAR and the responses from Dr. Woggon, Director of Research, CLEAR Institute.

1. What study or evidence is available that I can read that shows CLEAR works, and...

Elisa

I have been away for a few days. It is great to read your update. I am so happy for you and your son.

I love the pictures of the bus. It will be like riding in your living room sitting...

Just some thoughts on the conversation.

My daughter is 9. Last year she was at 36 deg and is now down to somewhere around 18-20 deg. She is wearing a SpineCor and Boston brace. But while she...

Momo

My daughter is 9, first diagnosed at 7 with a 23 degree curve. It was recommended to not brace, and just watch it. Very quickly, while still 7, it increased to 36 deg. So, bracing right...

Hi Resilience

I am happy to hear about the in-brace correction. In brace correction is very important to get the curve to reduce over time. The greater the in-brace correction the greater the...

Elisa

I agree with everyone telling you to see an orthopedic surgeon and that you should not follow the advice of others, like myself. However, with that said, you should use it as input into...

Pooka1 and Elisa

Thank you for the kind words. As you can see I was a bit frustrated with Dr. Stitzel that he could possibly conclude, with great conviction, that bracing adds no value to the...

Hi

Did you get your brace at Orthotic Solutions? I have considered getting a Cheneau brace there for my daughter (9).

I am surprised that they feel the curves will go back. My daughter is...

Hi Elisa

Thanks for visiting my site. I wish I had more time to spend on it. I would love to work on it full-time and keep it up to date.

Yes, a great invention, and by orthopedic surgeons.
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Hi Elisa

On a different note, I don't know if you read my PM, or ever received it, that I worked and lived in Vancouver for a year. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

And I...

Hi Elisa

I agree with Linda. A curve can progress 1-2 degrees per year through adult life. I know everything I am trying to do for my daughter is all about trying to help minimize the impact of...

Hi Resilience

Congratulations on your daughter wearing it to school. You must be very proud of her. I know in the beginning with my daughter we had to have a lot of discussions around why it is...

Elisa

Do not be too hard on yourself. Syd was at 23 degrees and doctors suggested us just keeping an eye on it. And in 3 months she was 36 degrees. It happens very quickly. I wish I would...

ursulaj

I want you to know that I very much appreciate and support your thinking on what treatment should be followed. I have read well over 50+ studies on scoliosis. Most are not relevant to my...

mamandcrm

Below is your question:

I have a question for those who have done the Clear program. At what point in the program do they do the x-rays? By that I mean, how much time elapses between...

Hi samsdad

Thanks for the update. I wanted to share with you that my 9 yr. old daughter wears the SpineCor brace too. She has been wearing it one year (since Nov 2009). She was about 36 deg...

Hi Fernando

I am researching FED. My daughter (8) has been wearing a couple different braces, the Boston brace and the SpineCor brace, but she has also been doing some physical therapy...

Hi Chris

It is unfortunate you are getting so many different measurements. Most of the doctors know how to take the measurements but unfortunately it is not always clear which vertebrae is most...

Well, it took some time this morning to read through all the comments on this thread. Very interesting discussion. I would like to add just a few points:

1. My daughter is almost 9 diagnosed...

mommycat

My daughter is 8 and has been wearing the Boston brace since mid-March. She is also wearing a SpineCor brace. She wears the SpineCor to school and for sports (and usually when she goes...

Cheryl

I am not sure what post you are referencing regarding MJB's confusion but you raise a point that I have asked on other forums: What is most common when measuring the cobb angle?

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