New here. 6 month old just diagnosed. Casting questions!

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Hello everyone. My 6 month old was just diagnosed with Idiopathic Scoliosis. His

curve is measuring 48-50 degrees. Our orthopedic Dr. said his recommendation is

casting, but he does not have any first hand experience with this, nor did he

know of anyone in our area that does. He is meeting with two co-workers next

week to discuss my son's case and is then getting back to us. He said he'd like

us to have him casted locally so that he can monitor, but this doesn't exactly

appeal to me if there aren't any Dr's in the area with a lot of experience

casting young babies.

I, personally, have been doing as much research online as I can regarding where

he can be casted. It's extremely overhwelming (as I'm sure everyone says when

they are first faced with this!) I'm so glad that I found this site because

there seems to be an abundance of information here.

My question is this: Does anyone know of any Doctors that are known for casting

in my area? We live in , MS. I searched this site and found that someone

had said awhile back that the only Dr. in the south/southeast that was trained

in casting was in Birmingham, AL. We are definitely willing to travel if it

means getting the best possible treatment.

I also have family in PA, so traveling to PA is also a possibility. (I've heard

Shriners in PA casts?)I would really just like some information from someone

that has been down this road...first hand. Any and all information is greatly

appreciated! Thank you,