Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

[Guest guest]

Jen,

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am glad your son's spine has done

well with the brace. I have heard that swimming helps tremendously for the

spine. I can't wait for to wear a brace and be able to enjoy water. At

what degree is your son's curve these days?

Casting is all we know at this point. I still feel could achieve more

correction if casting was continued. We had success with his first 2 casts and

then basically nothing. Right now I feel it is time to move on.............as

in change doctors. Ms. Mehta's techniques and the AMIL frame have proven to

help young children. deserves to be one of those children.

Our doctor now is not Mehta trained.

Again thanks for sharing.

Take care,

Tasha

Family wrote:

Hi Tasha:

After reading a little more...it sounds like they do brace when the curve is

really low after the casting. I wonder if he thinks this is all the better

it can get? Regardless...in the last 8 years my son's curve (without

casting and with wearing a TLSO brace and other non-traditional things) his

curve has been as high at 59 and 53 degrees and as low as 19 and 15 degress.

He was 2 when diagnosed and is now 10 years old and 5 feet 5 inches tall, so

there has been a bunch of growth. If there wasn't any improvement maybe

take a short break...have him swim, swim and swim some more...lessons, etc.

Then maybe try and cast him again to see if you can get more correction.

The Dr's drive me crazy sometimes...great job getting more opinions! I may

actually see about casting??

Jen

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

Jen,

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am glad your son's spine has done

well with the brace. I have heard that swimming helps tremendously for the

spine. I can't wait for to wear a brace and be able to enjoy water. At

what degree is your son's curve these days?

Casting is all we know at this point. I still feel could achieve more

correction if casting was continued. We had success with his first 2 casts and

then basically nothing. Right now I feel it is time to move on.............as

in change doctors. Ms. Mehta's techniques and the AMIL frame have proven to

help young children. deserves to be one of those children.

Our doctor now is not Mehta trained.

Again thanks for sharing.

Take care,

Tasha

Family wrote:

Hi Tasha:

After reading a little more...it sounds like they do brace when the curve is

really low after the casting. I wonder if he thinks this is all the better

it can get? Regardless...in the last 8 years my son's curve (without

casting and with wearing a TLSO brace and other non-traditional things) his

curve has been as high at 59 and 53 degrees and as low as 19 and 15 degress.

He was 2 when diagnosed and is now 10 years old and 5 feet 5 inches tall, so

there has been a bunch of growth. If there wasn't any improvement maybe

take a short break...have him swim, swim and swim some more...lessons, etc.

Then maybe try and cast him again to see if you can get more correction.

The Dr's drive me crazy sometimes...great job getting more opinions! I may

actually see about casting??

Jen

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

Got a little couch potato?

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

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[Guest guest]

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

Jen,

I am not sure about casting in older children, but hopefully someone with an

older child will chime in.

You could always contact . I know she is traveling right now so it may

take her a few days to respond. Maybe someone else will help us out on this.

Where do you go now for Connor's treatment?

Tasha

Family wrote: Hi

Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

Got a little couch potato?

Check out fun summer activities for kids.

[Guest guest]

Jen,

I am not sure about casting in older children, but hopefully someone with an

older child will chime in.

You could always contact . I know she is traveling right now so it may

take her a few days to respond. Maybe someone else will help us out on this.

Where do you go now for Connor's treatment?

Tasha

Family wrote: Hi

Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

Got a little couch potato?

Check out fun summer activities for kids.

[Guest guest]

I have read in one of Ms.Mehta's articles (I think it is linked to this group)

about her casting style with older children. I don't know of anyone who does it

though. There are alot of factors like flexiblity and if the child is currently

in a growth spurt that can be harnessed. It is very interesting though. I

guess you would have to contact an pedi ortho who could answer those questions

and be willing to do the treatment.

Shellie

Tasha Fontenot wrote:

Jen,

I am not sure about casting in older children, but hopefully someone with an

older child will chime in.

You could always contact . I know she is traveling right now so it may

take her a few days to respond. Maybe someone else will help us out on this.

Where do you go now for Connor's treatment?

Tasha

Family wrote: Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

Got a little couch potato?

Check out fun summer activities for kids.

[Guest guest]

I have read in one of Ms.Mehta's articles (I think it is linked to this group)

about her casting style with older children. I don't know of anyone who does it

though. There are alot of factors like flexiblity and if the child is currently

in a growth spurt that can be harnessed. It is very interesting though. I

guess you would have to contact an pedi ortho who could answer those questions

and be willing to do the treatment.

Shellie

Tasha Fontenot wrote:

Jen,

I am not sure about casting in older children, but hopefully someone with an

older child will chime in.

You could always contact . I know she is traveling right now so it may

take her a few days to respond. Maybe someone else will help us out on this.

Where do you go now for Connor's treatment?

Tasha

Family wrote: Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

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[Guest guest]

I have read in one of Ms.Mehta's articles (I think it is linked to this group)

about her casting style with older children. I don't know of anyone who does it

though. There are alot of factors like flexiblity and if the child is currently

in a growth spurt that can be harnessed. It is very interesting though. I

guess you would have to contact an pedi ortho who could answer those questions

and be willing to do the treatment.

Shellie

Tasha Fontenot wrote:

Jen,

I am not sure about casting in older children, but hopefully someone with an

older child will chime in.

You could always contact . I know she is traveling right now so it may

take her a few days to respond. Maybe someone else will help us out on this.

Where do you go now for Connor's treatment?

Tasha

Family wrote: Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha,

It would be interesting to hear what another doctor would say about his most

current films. Erie has been trained to do the Mehta technique, but they do not

do over the shoulder casts which address rotation and keep from squeezing the

chest cavity so much. I think told me that statistically Salt Lake is

still getting the best results because they follow Miss Mehta's technique the

closest. When did begin casting? I think someone mentioned that the age

at which they first cast is the duration of casting they will need? The older

they are when they get started, the longer they will need the casts. Anyhow,

don't know if this was helpful. Please let us know what you decide. We will be

praying.

Shellie

Family wrote:

Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha,

It would be interesting to hear what another doctor would say about his most

current films. Erie has been trained to do the Mehta technique, but they do not

do over the shoulder casts which address rotation and keep from squeezing the

chest cavity so much. I think told me that statistically Salt Lake is

still getting the best results because they follow Miss Mehta's technique the

closest. When did begin casting? I think someone mentioned that the age

at which they first cast is the duration of casting they will need? The older

they are when they get started, the longer they will need the casts. Anyhow,

don't know if this was helpful. Please let us know what you decide. We will be

praying.

Shellie

Family wrote:

Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

Got a little couch potato?

Check out fun summer activities for kids.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha,

It would be interesting to hear what another doctor would say about his most

current films. Erie has been trained to do the Mehta technique, but they do not

do over the shoulder casts which address rotation and keep from squeezing the

chest cavity so much. I think told me that statistically Salt Lake is

still getting the best results because they follow Miss Mehta's technique the

closest. When did begin casting? I think someone mentioned that the age

at which they first cast is the duration of casting they will need? The older

they are when they get started, the longer they will need the casts. Anyhow,

don't know if this was helpful. Please let us know what you decide. We will be

praying.

Shellie

Family wrote:

Hi Tasha:

You're welcome, as I've said before...I wish this were available when he was

2! Maybe it was, I just couldn't find the information. I would change and

try the casting again. When we haven't had very good correction, I've found

that it was related to the cast which was used to make the brace. If Connor

is still flexible at 10, certainly you can get more correction at 2!!! Go

for it!! We went a year ago and it was the lowest it's ever been at under

20 degrees (both curves and one was close to 10!). The last time we went it

was back near the 40's again. Yikes, I knew it wasn't as good. I was

feeling his back yesterday and think that he has more rotation than he did

before. I'm a little nervous about our next visit. Can they do the Mehta

cast when they are 10? He still flexible or am I being nutty??

Good luck and keep me posted.

Jen

Mom of Connor...tall and curvy for a boy (hee hee).

Infinity Group Real Estate Services, LLC

706 S. College Avenue, Suite 207

Fort , Co. 80524

Cell ~ Fax

6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Hi everyone............last Wednesday had his cast removed. He had a

FUN cast free day. Playing in the water, held his 1st ice cream cones and

Popsicles!! He and his brother had a blast. And then they enjoyed a REAL

bubble bath. And I loved the cast free hugs. His little back " looked " great.

His rib hump is almost gone. A normal person would not have even notice it.

Thursday we went back to have his 6th cast applied.

Much to my surprise they also made a mold for a brace that he will start

wearing September 11. So he will be in this cast for 6 weeks. ???? I knew

there was a chance, but didn't think it was time. Especially after seeing

the out of cast Xray from Wednesday. Of course it looks better from when he

first started,but it was measured at 20 degrees.

Is it just me or is it too soon to start bracing? Shouldn't it be a lower

number?

The past 3 casts has stayed the same. No improvement. Just basically

held his curve. His doctor feels at his age, 27 months, he has improved as

much as he will and the cast will not do any more. He stated that if his

spine got worse in the brace we may have to cast for a while, brace for

while and go back and forth. Once he starts wearing the brace he would not

be seen for 6 months. Is that a really long time not to check on his spine?

Back in March Dr. looked at all of 's films and felt like we

were getting good results. Should I again have him look at the most recent

films and give me his opinion? Would he do that again?

Is it too late for the cast to continue to give correction? Some of you

know my highs and lows with his doc. I felt much better after Dr.

looked everything over, but now starting a brace I am very scared. I don't

want to lose what we have achieved by putting him in a brace too soon.

Has anyone had experience with bracing too soon?

ANY thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks for your support,

Tasha

Tasha

Mommy of twin boys- and 27mths

Fort Worth, Texas

---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

Just chiming in to say that yes, the under the arm casts do address the

rotation. Ian started at 45 degrees of rotation and his rotation is now nil and

he always had an under the arm cast. Dr. K had told me that the over the

shoulder cast is necessary depending on where the apex of the curve is...Ian's

apex never required the over the shoulder type. I know in SLC they always do

the over the shoulder though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

Just chiming in to say that yes, the under the arm casts do address the

rotation. Ian started at 45 degrees of rotation and his rotation is now nil and

he always had an under the arm cast. Dr. K had told me that the over the

shoulder cast is necessary depending on where the apex of the curve is...Ian's

apex never required the over the shoulder type. I know in SLC they always do

the over the shoulder though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

Just chiming in to say that yes, the under the arm casts do address the

rotation. Ian started at 45 degrees of rotation and his rotation is now nil and

he always had an under the arm cast. Dr. K had told me that the over the

shoulder cast is necessary depending on where the apex of the curve is...Ian's

apex never required the over the shoulder type. I know in SLC they always do

the over the shoulder though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

tte,

I will have to go back and read the article. I found it in the articles or

files section of the CAST group. I think it depends on where the rotation is.

If it is a lumbar curve, it might, but you also still have the fact that to make

an under arm cast they have to put more plaster on and wrap it tighter which can

compress the chest cavity and the lungs, even with the windows cut out. That is

why Miss Mehta makes her casts over the shoulders.

Shellie

pgboukidis@... wrote:

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

So then if need be they would do an over the shoulder cast?

Is that correct or do you know?

Tasha

Claflin wrote:

Just chiming in to say that yes, the under the arm casts do address the

rotation. Ian started at 45 degrees of rotation and his rotation is now nil and

he always had an under the arm cast. Dr. K had told me that the over the

shoulder cast is necessary depending on where the apex of the curve is...Ian's

apex never required the over the shoulder type. I know in SLC they always do

the over the shoulder though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

So then if need be they would do an over the shoulder cast?

Is that correct or do you know?

Tasha

Claflin wrote:

Just chiming in to say that yes, the under the arm casts do address the

rotation. Ian started at 45 degrees of rotation and his rotation is now nil and

he always had an under the arm cast. Dr. K had told me that the over the

shoulder cast is necessary depending on where the apex of the curve is...Ian's

apex never required the over the shoulder type. I know in SLC they always do

the over the shoulder though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

So then if need be they would do an over the shoulder cast?

Is that correct or do you know?

Tasha

Claflin wrote:

Just chiming in to say that yes, the under the arm casts do address the

rotation. Ian started at 45 degrees of rotation and his rotation is now nil and

he always had an under the arm cast. Dr. K had told me that the over the

shoulder cast is necessary depending on where the apex of the curve is...Ian's

apex never required the over the shoulder type. I know in SLC they always do

the over the shoulder though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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[Guest guest]

Yes, if need be they will do over the shoulder. At least that was what Dr. K

told me. Not sure if Dr. has a different approach or not though.

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

Re: 6th cast/brace? Too soon I think??

Shellie,

Do the under the arm casts address rotation at all?

tte and Meredith Anne (20 months)

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