Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 If her back is to you the curve goes out to the right. Subject: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 5:06 AM When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray? > > Hi Kim, > > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon. > > Good luck, > > e > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Speaking of rotation, do you have to ask the doctor what the rotation number is because both orthos we have seen has never even addressed this with us. Do i have to ask them specifically?? Just curious. Subject: Re: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 My original doctor never said anything about rotation. The doctor who casted her is the one that said something about it. I didn't get any number but he said she had significant rotation. I can't remember exactly because there was so much coming at us that day but I thought he gave it a level and hers was 3 out of 4. Like I said, I may be confused but know that he was very concerned about the rotation. I would ask about it if I were you. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:12:52 PMSubject: Re: Re: Right Curve Speaking of rotation, do you have to ask the doctor what the rotation number is because both orthos we have seen has never even addressed this with us. Do i have to ask them specifically? ? Just curious. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups.. comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 My doctor too mentioned to me that his main concern was getting the rotation "untwisted" and not so much focus on the curve. Maybe the curve naturally becomes "uncurved" once the rotation is fixed....just a thought. Lynn From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Our doctor never mentioned rotation. And if it had not been for this group I would have never even known anything about it. So I ask his doctor. He was very vague about it. I think he told me 's was mild. I personally don't think he really knew at the time.Lynn, I am pretty sure that is correct.......once the rotation is addressed the curve will improve. I am sure others will chime in to further explain.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- Subject: Re: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 4:56 PM My doctor too mentioned to me that his main concern was getting the rotation "untwisted" and not so much focus on the curve. Maybe the curve naturally becomes "uncurved" once the rotation is fixed....just a thought. Lynn From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Tasha, As you know , we go to the same hospital but have different docs. He NEVER mentioned RVAD and i have his dictation and its not mentioned. However, the 1st ortho we saw near home that actually referred us to ish has listed in his dictation "minimal" RVAD, but never mentions a number. Of course that was back in May. Our PT always mentions that his rotation seems "off". I find that interesting that she would notice it but the docs never mention it to us. I plan to ask the doc when we go for casting next month. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 ,WHen did you see the doctor at ish Rite? I only ask wondering if since they were trained last year(Oct 08)maybe that has changed. I hope so because rotation plays a major role in correcting the curve. Make sure ask the doctor when you guys go back.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- Subject: Re: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 5:20 PM Tasha, As you know , we go to the same hospital but have different docs. He NEVER mentioned RVAD and i have his dictation and its not mentioned. However, the 1st ortho we saw near home that actually referred us to ish has listed in his dictation "minimal" RVAD, but never mentions a number. Of course that was back in May. Our PT always mentions that his rotation seems "off". I find that interesting that she would notice it but the docs never mention it to us. I plan to ask the doc when we go for casting next month. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 That is troublesome to me Tasha, since I have the same Dr as you do. So should I ask him next week about Rotation? I don't think Hayden has Tort. but I don't know, because Dr R is so vague. Would he had told me??? Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/246 degreesTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:07:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: Right Curve Our doctor never mentioned rotation. And if it had not been for this group I would have never even known anything about it. So I ask his doctor. He was very vague about it. I think he told me 's was mild. I personally don't think he really knew at the time..Lynn, I am pretty sure that is correct..... ..once the rotation is addressed the curve will improve. I am sure others will chime in to further explain.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantil escoliosis. org/stories. html From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) . com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I am going to do the same thing . It just is strange how some docs are so forthcoming and others NOT SO MUCH.. Frustrating!!!! Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/246 degreesTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:20:37 PMSubject: Re: Re: Right Curve Tasha, As you know , we go to the same hospital but have different docs. He NEVER mentioned RVAD and i have his dictation and its not mentioned. However, the 1st ortho we saw near home that actually referred us to ish has listed in his dictation "minimal" RVAD, but never mentions a number. Of course that was back in May. Our PT always mentions that his rotation seems "off". I find that interesting that she would notice it but the docs never mention it to us. I plan to ask the doc when we go for casting next month. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 NOPE! Because he never mentioned it to us. I will email you off the group.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- Subject: Re: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 5:51 PM That is troublesome to me Tasha, since I have the same Dr as you do. So should I ask him next week about Rotation? I don't think Hayden has Tort. but I don't know, because Dr R is so vague. Would he had told me??? Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/246 degreesTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalkyahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:07:24 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve Our doctor never mentioned rotation. And if it had not been for this group I would have never even known anything about it. So I ask his doctor. He was very vague about it. I think he told me 's was mild. I personally don't think he really knew at the time..Lynn, I am pretty sure that is correct..... ..once the rotation is addressed the curve will improve. I am sure others will chime in to further explain.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantil escoliosis. org/stories. html From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) . com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Tasha, We were just there in July. I am definately going to ask when we go back next month BEFORE i let them cast him. It does say in the dictation that they will be doing Mehta casting on him though. So thats reassuring. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Joan, Torticollis is when their head tilts to one side. Your pedi SHOULD be able to dx this. If they havent noticed it yet your probably ok Missi From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) . com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Joan, I know, right?? Make sure and ask when you go next week. Add that to the list of questions to ask!! From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Joan they also have a difficult time turning their head. Sandy "Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain."~~~Vivian Greene [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 That is how it was explained to me, first the spine will de-rotate & from there the spine will then straighten. Maybe that is why the rotation is the mai focus at first. I will inquire with the doc. Kim From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ok, that's a relief, nobody ever has mentioned it so I assume he doesn't have it. But I may ask anyway. Thanks Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/246 degreesTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:13:55 PMSubject: Re: Re: Right Curve Joan, Torticollis is when their head tilts to one side. Your pedi SHOULD be able to dx this. If they havent noticed it yet your probably ok Missi From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) . com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 How did you get DICTATION ?? Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/246 degreesTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:11:48 PMSubject: Re: Re: Right Curve Tasha, We were just there in July. I am definately going to ask when we go back next month BEFORE i let them cast him. It does say in the dictation that they will be doing Mehta casting on him though. So thats reassuring. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Joan, Im a demanding kinda chic!! Actually the records are legally yours and you have a right to them. Just contact the medical records dept and thay will want you to sign a release of information and once they receive this they will fax or mail it to you. i have almost all of Isaiah's medical records i keep in a file folder. You can never have too much info!! I even have a CD of his xray from ish and his MRI from the hospital that did it. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Awesome, I never knew that. I will do that next week. Thanks . Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/246 degreesTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 10:25:41 PMSubject: Re: Re: Right Curve Joan, Im a demanding kinda chic!! Actually the records are legally yours and you have a right to them. Just contact the medical records dept and thay will want you to sign a release of information and once they receive this they will fax or mail it to you. i have almost all of Isaiah's medical records i keep in a file folder. You can never have too much info!! I even have a CD of his xray from ish and his MRI from the hospital that did it. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 ALWAYS! You should make a point to get all of Hayden's past stuff too.It may take a while, but is right.......you have every right to this records.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- Subject: Re: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 10:25 PM Joan, Im a demanding kinda chic!! Actually the records are legally yours and you have a right to them. Just contact the medical records dept and thay will want you to sign a release of information and once they receive this they will fax or mail it to you. i have almost all of Isaiah's medical records i keep in a file folder. You can never have too much info!! I even have a CD of his xray from ish and his MRI from the hospital that did it. From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I do the same thing! It helps keep everything straight in my book. The notes are an invaluable tool. I justhad 2 xray disc sent to me, 1 for me & 1 for my ped. Kim From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Noah's doc always discussed Noah's rotation with us. In the first cast it was "significant" 2nd cast "minimal" 3rd cast "none." He never gave us a number - just a discription. When Noah was done with casting he said he couldn't reduce his curve any further because there was no more rotation. I still didn't understand - "why were we stopping casting on my son at 14* when everyone on the group says it has to be below 10*." He explained to me that casting could only work if there was rotation. He then (wonderful doc!) showed me how to read rotation when looking at an x-ray. Ask your doc to show you how. It's easy and very important. This will help all of you even if you are "cured" and just being monitored throughout childhood. You will be able to look at an x-ray by yourself and see this. ~Noah 4 years old9 months of casting in SLC; Currently on month 18 of bracingAnd Mariella 6 months old currently waiting and watching at 11* To: infantile_scoliosis From: ryanswalk@...Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:07:24 -0700Subject: Re: Re: Right Curve Our doctor never mentioned rotation. And if it had not been for this group I would have never even known anything about it. So I ask his doctor. He was very vague about it. I think he told me 's was mild. I personally don't think he really knew at the time.Lynn, I am pretty sure that is correct.......once the rotation is addressed the curve will improve. I am sure others will chime in to further explain.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- On Sat, 8/15/09, Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden> wrote: From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden>Subject: Re: Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 4:56 PM My doctor too mentioned to me that his main concern was getting the rotation "untwisted" and not so much focus on the curve. Maybe the curve naturally becomes "uncurved" once the rotation is fixed....just a thought. Lynn From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right CurveTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. . comDate: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:44 PM I don't know anything about it being harder to treat but I was told the same thing and it's looking at their back. Isabella goes against the norm though because her curve is to the left. From what my doc said, the rotation is the thing they have to correct on her first before they can fix the curve. Patty, mom of Isabella, 23 months old, in 1st cast (Rochester) From: lauralovesbrianna <lauradurham@ comcast.net>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:06:48 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Right Curve When you say right, is that if you're looking at their back or at a supine x-ray?>> Hi Kim,> > It's my understanding that right curves are more common in females and left in males. I don't really know if that makes the curve more difficult to treat, but I'm sure other parents with more knowledge will chime in soon.> > Good luck,> > e> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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