
Originally Posted by
Elisa
I had a quick look at that site Pooka but will have to look closer when I get back from work. Just out of curiosity and for the sake of discussion, what material in that site do you think that some researchers wouldn't agree on?
For the most part, that site is one of the best I have ever seen so it was great you posted it.
The site contains the following statement: "Once initiated the overall failure rate for bracing is approximately 40%."
I haven't come across that number ever and I wonder where he got it. I think it is high.
The best that is known as far as I know is the following:
70% treated unnecessarily (curve would not have progressed anyway)
20% brace failed (curve progressed anyway though there are significant compliance issues marring this result)
10% brace appeared to hold curve at least in the short term but the long term remains an unknown
I'm 'guessing' my son's curve classification is a King Moe IV. Of course we won't know until he is properly diagnosed so feel free to guess away.
I think your son is a King Moe III (pure thoracic).
Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis
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