Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Rotation is a big factor in whether or not they stop casting. If the child still has some rotation, I think they continue to cast.. Not sure, but from what I have learned, it seems to be the case. Joanmom to Hayden 32nd CastTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis@...Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 3:18:08 PMSubject: Re: Good News He said he braces at 8 degrees but I'm not sure if he wants the ribs to untwist more or what. From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalkyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good NewsTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comReceived: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:43 AM That is amazing Lynn!!!!! SO happy for you!!!If he is down to 10 I would think maybe 1 or 2 casts. ***I am no doctor, but it sounds that way to me***At what degree does your doc start bracing? Do you know?It is so hard to give a time because EVERY child responds so differently.Thanks for sharing your GOOD NEWS!!!!! 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: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:28:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good News Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Rotation is a big factor in whether or not they stop casting. If the child still has some rotation, I think they continue to cast.. Not sure, but from what I have learned, it seems to be the case. Joanmom to Hayden 32nd CastTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis@...Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 3:18:08 PMSubject: Re: Good News He said he braces at 8 degrees but I'm not sure if he wants the ribs to untwist more or what. From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalkyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good NewsTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comReceived: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:43 AM That is amazing Lynn!!!!! SO happy for you!!!If he is down to 10 I would think maybe 1 or 2 casts. ***I am no doctor, but it sounds that way to me***At what degree does your doc start bracing? Do you know?It is so hard to give a time because EVERY child responds so differently.Thanks for sharing your GOOD NEWS!!!!! 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: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:28:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good News Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Lynn,This is very good news to my ears! Mehta's basic rule of thumb was a year of casts and a year of bracing to follow up, I believe, but some kids are done in 2 or 3 casts...so I just think it depends on a case by case basis. 10 is great! Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 7:43:55 AMSubject: Re: Good News That is amazing Lynn!!!!! SO happy for you!!!If he is down to 10 I would think maybe 1 or 2 casts. ***I am no doctor, but it sounds that way to me***At what degree does your doc start bracing? Do you know?It is so hard to give a time because EVERY child responds so differently.Thanks for sharing your GOOD NEWS!!!!! 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. htmlFrom: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:28:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good News Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Lynn,This is very good news to my ears! Mehta's basic rule of thumb was a year of casts and a year of bracing to follow up, I believe, but some kids are done in 2 or 3 casts...so I just think it depends on a case by case basis. 10 is great! Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21)To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 7:43:55 AMSubject: Re: Good News That is amazing Lynn!!!!! SO happy for you!!!If he is down to 10 I would think maybe 1 or 2 casts. ***I am no doctor, but it sounds that way to me***At what degree does your doc start bracing? Do you know?It is so hard to give a time because EVERY child responds so differently.Thanks for sharing your GOOD NEWS!!!!! 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. htmlFrom: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:28:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good News Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'll add something to this quiet list - our own Dr. Bob Raspa is featured in an article in the current issue of the St. Augustine Catholic: http://www.staugcatholic.org/article.asp?ArticleID=804 Enjoy! Diane Royal ville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 What an amazing article! I am so proud of Bob Raspa and all of you other “pioneers” in using natural methods for treating infertility. Knutson RN, MSNCreighton Model FCP From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ] On Behalf Of Diane RoyalSent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 2:30 PMTo: nfpprofessionals Subject: good news I'll add something to this quiet list - our own Dr. Bob Raspa is featured in an article in the current issue of the St. Augustine Catholic:http://www.staugcatholic.org/article.asp?ArticleID=804Enjoy!Diane Royalville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Wonderful article, thank you! lauren fuller – NFP coordinator, Northwest family services. (w)| (f)| lfuller@...Equipping people with vital skills for a lifetime www.nwfs.org • www.talktothem.org • www.itslegit.org • www.lastingrelationships.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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