Re: Brace vs. cast

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Hi ,

I do take the brace off for every diaper change. To me it is easier. You get

use to and it gives a " small " break. Really small break. As far as

resistance, we have never had that problem. was in casts for over a year

so he is use to having something on his body. Sure there are times he wants it

off, but he knows wearing it is a non-negotiable. He gets it off for an hour

most days. Some days, especially days we do not do a bath at night, I totally

forget to take it off and he never says anything about it. He likes his brace.

We know we are putting it on right because his orthotist put marks(just with a

Sharpie)on the straps.

Good luck, I look forward to hearing how things go come May.

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 34 months

Fort Worth, Texas

wrote: Thanks

you Tasha, Jill and for your responses. It is very encouraging to know

that bracing is also effective. We are scheduled for 's first brace in

May. How do you respond to your child's resistance to wearing it? is the

same age, 28 months and finding her independence. Any tips? Also, how do you

know you are putting it on correctly? Is it true you have to remove it with

every diaper change?

Thanks for your feedback, I am so happy to hear your children doing well....and

on their way.

~ and

Re: 's 5th cast-SLC

,

Sorry I meant to add in my last post........ went into his brace at 15

degrees. We sent his xrays to Dr. and he agreed with what 's doc was

wanting to do.

Again every child is different and responds differently. In 's case he had

stayed at pretty much the same degree, anywhere from 18-20, so it was time to

see what would happen-at least for us it was.

Tasha

<yahoo (DOT) com> wrote: Hello all,

We returned from SLC on Friday. Prior to having her cast removed she was

holding at 9 degrees. We requested an out of cast xray and it showed 19 degrees.

She is now in her 5Th cast holding at 9 degrees again. We were a little taken

back by the out of cast xray (her back looks great, other than a bursa sack and

some bruising), and her doctor states that they usually go to a brace when the

curve is less than 10 degrees out of cast, however he wants us to return in 3

months and put her in a brace. He stated that it would be good for her to have a

" cast holiday " and strengthen her trunk muscles. If she does not hold or improve

in the brace then he would cast her again. Has anyone had a similar experience

and what are your thoughts?

I haven't had a chance to read all the posts. I am always thinking of all of

you and hope all is well. I will try to catch up soon.

Thanks in advance,

and (28 months old, began casting at 15 months with a 43 degree

right thoracic curve)

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[Guest guest]

,

Sammy has always been in a cast first and then the brace so for her it

wasn't ever really an issue unless she was really hot in the summer.

She was always potty trained or being trained with pull ups that we

pulled over the brace so we only took the brace off at designated times,

which probably made it easier.

As far as getting it on right, that is the big question that I always

wondered about--do your best.

________________________________

From: infantile_scoliosis

[mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:33 PM

To: infantile_scoliosis

Subject: Brace vs. cast

Thanks you Tasha, Jill and for your responses. It is very

encouraging to know that bracing is also effective. We are scheduled for

's first brace in May. How do you respond to your child's

resistance to wearing it? is the same age, 28 months and finding

her independence. Any tips? Also, how do you know you are putting it on

correctly? Is it true you have to remove it with every diaper change?

Thanks for your feedback, I am so happy to hear your children doing

well....and on their way.

~ and

Re: 's 5th cast-SLC

,

Sorry I meant to add in my last post........ went into his brace at

15 degrees. We sent his xrays to Dr. and he agreed with what

's doc was wanting to do.

Again every child is different and responds differently. In 's case

he had stayed at pretty much the same degree, anywhere from 18-20, so it

was time to see what would happen-at least for us it was.

Tasha

<yahoo (DOT) com> wrote: Hello all,

We returned from SLC on Friday. Prior to having her cast removed she was

holding at 9 degrees. We requested an out of cast xray and it showed 19

degrees. She is now in her 5Th cast holding at 9 degrees again. We were

a little taken back by the out of cast xray (her back looks great, other

than a bursa sack and some bruising), and her doctor states that they

usually go to a brace when the curve is less than 10 degrees out of

cast, however he wants us to return in 3 months and put her in a brace.

He stated that it would be good for her to have a " cast holiday " and

strengthen her trunk muscles. If she does not hold or improve in the

brace then he would cast her again. Has anyone had a similar experience

and what are your thoughts?

I haven't had a chance to read all the posts. I am always thinking of

all of you and hope all is well. I will try to catch up soon.

Thanks in advance,

and (28 months old, began casting at 15 months with a 43

degree right thoracic curve)

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