13 year old -scoliosis
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Anonymous
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Our Ped mentioned that DD has a 10 degree curve on the spine. Possible scoliosis. Ped suggested seeing a Ped. Ortho for further evaluation.
Who should we see? We made an appt with Commonwealth but not for another 10 weeks. TIA |
Anonymous
| Dr Hanway at Childrens. |
Anonymous
This, or Dr. Martin at Childrens. OP mentioned "Commonwealth" which is, IIRC in NoVA... Both Dr. Hanway and Dr. Martin have offices in Fairfax. If OP's DD needs to be braced, see Luke at Orthotic Solutions. GL |
Anonymous
| Thanks!! |
Anonymous
| If my wife wasn't 19:57 and another endorsement for all three. |
Anonymous
| Another vote for Dr. Hanway and Luke. My daughter needed to wear a brace for most of the day for more than two years. They both got us through that time. She actually had a small improvement in her curve, which we were told not to expect. I am so glad we were referred to Dr. Hanway who then referred us to Luke for the brace. |
Anonymous
| Oh, and I think Dr. Hanway is at Children's now and has office hours in Fairfax. |
Anonymous
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Dr. Hanway has been at Childrens for some time. My DD just got out of her brace. She has been seeing him (in the Merrifield Office) and Luke at Orthotic Solutions for several years.
Whatever you do, do NOT see Hanway at the DC facility if you can avoid it. We had to do it twice and both were waits of SEVERAL hours past our appointment time, as in, we had a 9:30 appt, and didn't get seen until after 1 PM. I like him a lot, but the hospital offices are wretched. |
Anonymous
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I had heard from a relative with a child with a curve that the brace is not done as much anymore because it could cause muscle atrophy, and that doctors now do physical therapy instead.
I don't know much about it, but I think it would be worth it for you to look into, ask doctors about it before you choose one, get more then one opinion. |
Anonymous
| The spine grows crooked because the muscles are unequally strong. You need pt, not a brace. |
Anonymous
Oh, my, I think you may not be knowledgable about scoliosis. |
Anonymous
10 degrees is not alarming. My daughter was diagnosed with a 30 degree curve at 7. They will probably want to monitor your child during puberty b/c that's when the growth occurs. We love Oetgen at Children's. http://childrensnational.org/choose-childrens/find-a-provider/matthew-oetgen?sc_lang=en |
Anonymous
Luke rocks! We love Luke! He's moving, btw - but I don't know when. |
Anonymous
No. Form follows function. Bracing causes muscle atrophy, and the problems recur after bracing. Sometimes one can use electrical stimulation to cause the weaker muscles to become stronger and so repair the problem. |
Anonymous
OK, OP Ignore this nut job. I went to school (80s) with girls braced who played volleyball and participated in cheerleading. Furthermore, I am a PP whose daughter is braced, and she's doing fine. If the curve isn't corrected (assuming it's enough TO brace), the problems that result later on can be debilitating. Can you "over-brace?" yes, which causes the body to conform to the brace itself But that's also monitored by the ortho and bracing specialist. Right now, my 10 yo was given a 6-month break from her brace b/c her spine is adapting well. Just find a good ortho. (I suggested Children's, too.) And then follow their advice. Ignore the nuts posting who are giving bad advice. |