100% New to the subject and my son has scoliosis

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All,

I'm sure this has been discussed several times over the years, but

I'm completely new to this subject and was wondering if anyone could

point me in the right direction. Here's a little background.

We are currently in S. Korea (will return in Oct '07 to Houston).

The doctor diagnosed our 3 year old son with idiopathic scoliosis

indicating that he had angles of 23 deg top/20 deg bottom. Not sure

what it all means exactly. He advised us that normally patients with

these angles would require bracing, but due to our sons age he does

not recommend it. Additonally, he stated the the condition was

likely to progress and if it gets above 40 deg., we should consider

surgery. I am at a complete loss as what to do.

I combed the internet and found such hopeful stories and information

on the infantilescoliosis.org webiste. I want to know how to get my

son some treatment before it progresses to the point where I have no

option but surgery. Any help you can provide will be greatly

appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Bao Vang