Hello everyone. At my son's 6 yr check up 3 weeks ago, his doctor was concerned about his back and sent us for x-rays. It turns out he has scoliosis. I'm not sure if it is Idiopathic yet as we haven't been able to get in with the specialist yet, but we have an appointment later in the month. I tried to move it up but they weren't able to.
I do know that in the lumbar region is curve is 23 degrees and in the thoracic region it is 37 degrees. From everything I read, bracing doesn't seem to help at this age.
I was wondering if anyone can help me form a list of questions to ask the doctor. Also, what should I expect this visit? I already have copies of his x-rays to take.
And if anyone knows a way to help a child through this, please let me know. He is very stressed for some reason. He did draw a picture and labeled it his scoliosis book. He drew himself with a snake-like back, and he drew a fort and slide that were also "crooked." He has also been diagnosing his stuffed animals.
Any information you can give me would help a lot! Thanks!
I do know that in the lumbar region is curve is 23 degrees and in the thoracic region it is 37 degrees. From everything I read, bracing doesn't seem to help at this age.
I was wondering if anyone can help me form a list of questions to ask the doctor. Also, what should I expect this visit? I already have copies of his x-rays to take.
And if anyone knows a way to help a child through this, please let me know. He is very stressed for some reason. He did draw a picture and labeled it his scoliosis book. He drew himself with a snake-like back, and he drew a fort and slide that were also "crooked." He has also been diagnosing his stuffed animals.
Any information you can give me would help a lot! Thanks!
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