Guest guest Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi everyone, My daughter had her 1st xray on Friday and has a 73 degree curve (2.5 years old). We are having an MRI this coming week to see if there are any further complications. The specialist we saw in Melbourne said he does casting and is familiar with the Mehta method, however I don't know if they have an AMIL frame in Melbourne to do the correct traction?? I will ask the questions when we go back after MRI, however thought someone may know if there is any specialists & frame in Melbourne or whether we will need to go to Sydney for the best treatment? Given the very progressed curvature & late age, I know we need to act fast. All the internet research I've done only indicates the one specialist in Sydney and the one AMIL table in Sydney - but I'm hoping that things have changed since 2008... I had adolescent scoliosis my self and have zilke rods, spinal fusion and harrington rods x 2 surgery at the age of 16 & 18 - I want to avoid the surgery option at all costs for my little girl. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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