Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

[Guest guest]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys. 50 standing today is great. If I

understand our Dr. and the most recent study that is coming out correctly 60 &

under laying down has a really good chance of full correction so you are in

great shape! Good luck tomorrow you will do great! Give me a call when you

guys are done and settled in and let me know how things went!

Jenn

Cole's mommy, 2nd cast from rochester, 23 degrees down from 47, possible chiari

malformation

-- In infantile_scoliosis , " " wrote:

>

> Hello all,

> We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the

hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays

this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said

(and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from

july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was

47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i

expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very

minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli

and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great

chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait

to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.

>

> He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent

comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of

course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the

hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight

and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to

begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.

> Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need

everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!!

THANK GOD FOR HER!!!

>

> Love all you guys,

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am SO happy for YOU!!! What great news. I know you were thinking it would be so much higher. And for his RVAD to be minimal.........WOW! That is awesome. This is really good. Good luck tomorrow and update when you can. ((HUGS))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: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 7:39 PM

Hello all,

We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.

He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.

Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!

Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Great news ! Thinking of you guys tomorrow. Try your best to get some rest...*hugs* JaneTo: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 5:39:58 PMSubject:

Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,

We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.

He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.

Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!

Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Sounds like all good news so far and your Doc is on top of things. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted. We will be praying for GREAT correction. I am sure he will do great. First day is always hardest but it gets better every day, just like everyone says. Your child adjusts quickly. Much hugs and love Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 7:39:58 PMSubject: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as

well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Joan,

Thanks girl. i hope adjusts as quick as hayden has. Wish us luck!!

LUV,

Subject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 8:29 PM

Sounds like all good news so far and your Doc is on top of things. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted. We will be praying for GREAT correction. I am sure he will do great. First day is always hardest but it gets better every day, just like everyone says. Your child adjusts quickly. Much hugs and love Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 7:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Thanks Jane...dont know if rest is possible, but we will try!

Subject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 8:22 PM

Great news ! Thinking of you guys tomorrow. Try your best to get some rest...

*hugs*

Jane

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 5:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Tash, so i know for the RVAD to be minimial is good, but how good? And what does this really mean? What does it mean for Isaiah? Do you know, cuz i really dont and he didnt really explain why this is good....

Thanks,

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 28, 2009, 7:39 PM

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Jenn,

Thanks. Sorry i didnt call today...so much going on and its like almost 10pm your time now. I will call you when isaiah is settled and let you know how it goes..promise!! I hope that report you read is right. Im really hopeful. Pray tomorrow goes as well as it can!

>> Hello all,> We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S

compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.> > He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be

at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. > Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!> > Love all you guys,> >

[Guest guest]

He will. Have a good nights rest and love on that baby boy lots and lots... Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:33:35 PMSubject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Joan,

Thanks girl. i hope adjusts as quick as hayden has. Wish us luck!!

LUV,

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 28, 2009, 8:29 PM

Sounds like all good news so far and your Doc is on top of things. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted. We will be praying for GREAT correction. I am sure he will do great. First day is always hardest but it gets better every day, just like everyone says. Your child adjusts quickly. Much hugs and love Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 7:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Jenn, Did you read that 60 and under LAYING DOWN was a good chance of correction? I did not know that. Please tell me where I can read that. Thanks so much. Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:38:57 PMSubject: Re: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Jenn,

Thanks. Sorry i didnt call today...so much going on and its like almost 10pm your time now. I will call you when isaiah is settled and let you know how it goes..promise! ! I hope that report you read is right. Im really hopeful. Pray tomorrow goes as well as it can!

>> Hello all,> We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He

said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.> > He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at

7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. > Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!> > Love all you guys,> >

[Guest guest]

Joan,

Do they know how to teach you about diapering and all that stuff at the hospital at ish??

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 28, 2009, 8:29 PM

Sounds like all good news so far and your Doc is on top of things. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted. We will be praying for GREAT correction. I am sure he will do great. First day is always hardest but it gets better every day, just like everyone says. Your child adjusts quickly. Much hugs and love Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 7:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Ok someone posted an article that our doctors are publishing and in there they

talked about 60 degrees and under and starting before 20 months (I missed that

part 1st read sorry) having a great chance of full correction. I don't know if

they specified laying down or standing, but i talked to my doctor about why we

do laying down xrays instead of standing up ones if the curve is worse standing

up. He sad that Min Mehta did all of her measurements laying down and that is

what they use in studies so in order to accurately compare studies I think they

are all done with laying down measurements. My guess is that this is accurate

otherwise how could you compare all of our children when some can not stand and

only get laying down xrays.

SO I guess I am not positive but that is the impression that I got from

combining what I read and what my doctor said. Also all kids are different and

some with higher curves and who start later can still achieve great correction

and like is often mentioned that not all kids need to get to 0 to avoid surgery

or to have successfully benefited from casting.

Here is the copy where I read that - this is from Noah's mom (thanks

!!!)

Derotational Casting for Progressive Infantile Scoliosis.

Lower Extremity

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 29(6):581-587, September 2009.

, O. MD *; D'Astous, Jacques MD +; Fitzgerald, Marcie PA-C ++;

Khoury, ph G. MD ; Kishan, Shyam MD [//]; Sturm, F. MD [P]

Abstract:

Background: Serial cast correction by using the Cotrel derotation technique is

one of several potential treatments for progressive infantile scoliosis. This

study reviews our early experience to identify which, if any, patients are

likely to benefit from or fail this technique.

Methods: We followed all patients treated at our institutions for progressive

infantile scoliosis since 2003 prospectively at 1 institution and

retrospectively at the other 2. Data, including etiology, Cobb angles, rib

vertebral angle difference, Moe-Nash rotation, and space available for the lung,

were recorded over time.

Results: Fifty-five patients with progressive infantile scoliosis had more than

1 year of follow-up from the initiation of casting. The diagnosis of progressive

scoliosis was made based upon either a progressive Cobb angle or a rib vertebral

angle difference of more than 20 degrees at presentation. All but 6 patients

responded to cast correction. Nine patients have undergone surgery to date, 6

because of worsening and 3 by parent choice. As shown in the table, initiation

of cast correction at a younger age, moderate curve size (<60 degrees), and an

idiopathic diagnosis carry a better prognosis than an older age of initiation,

curve >60 degrees, and a nonidiopathic diagnosis. The space available for the

lung improved from 0.89 to 0.93. No patient experienced worsening of rib

deformities.

Conclusions: Serial cast correction for infantile scoliosis often results in

full correction in infants with idiopathic curves less than 60 degrees if

started before 20 months of age. Cast correction for older patients with larger

curves or nonidiopathic diagnosis still frequently results in curve improvement

along with improvement in chest and body shape.

Significance: Derotational cast correction seems to play a role in the treatment

of progressive infantile scoliosis with cures in young patients and reductions

in curve size with a delay in surgery in older and syndromic patients.

Level of Evidence: Level 4, therapeutic study.

Jenn

Mommy to Cole, 20 months, 2nd cast from rochester, 23 degrees down from 47,

possible chiari malformation

-- In infantile_scoliosis , Joan Vallee wrote:

>

> Jenn, Did you read that 60 and under LAYING DOWN was a good chance of

correction? I did not know that. Please tell me where I can read that. Thanks so

much.

>  Joan

> mom to Hayden 2 1/2

> 33 degrees

> 1st cast down from 62 degrees

> Treated at ish Rite Hospital

> Dallas, TX

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: infantile_scoliosis

> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:38:57 PM

> Subject: Re: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

>

>  

> Jenn,

> Thanks.  Sorry i didnt call today...so much going on and its like almost 10pm

your time now.  I will call you when isaiah is settled and let you know how it

goes..promise! !  I hope that report you read is right.  Im really hopeful. 

Pray tomorrow goes as well as it can!

>

>  

>

>

> >>

> >> Hello all,

> >> We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into

the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays

this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said

(and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from

july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was

47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i

expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!!

Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it

dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for

success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those

numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.

> >>

> >> He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent

comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course.

Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for

the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the

hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I

hope it all goes well as planned.

> >> Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need

everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK

GOD FOR HER!!!

> >>

> >> Love all you guys,

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, , this is awesome news!!! You got in at the best time, Isaiah's age is on your side. Just wonderful, wonderful news. This is what Mehta's Early Treatment innovation is all about. Go you cutie pie Isaiah, you are gonna rock that cast!!! ; )Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 3rd cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

Subject: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 5:39 PM

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

thanks Heidi! i know the low RVAD is great news but i dont really understand why?? What does this mean? And what does it mean for isaiah?? How does a low RVAD affect the prognosis?? Any advice?

Thanks,

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 28, 2009, 5:39 PM

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

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We never got Bexon's RVAD, so I know very little about this. I think- hope I don't get this wrong off the cuff- it stands for rib vertebrae angle of difference. It's a good thing if it's low, you are in good shape for full correction!!! Yay!Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 3rd cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25)

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 28, 2009, 5:39 PM

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

,I'm so glad to hear that the curve isn't as bad as you were expecting even though it's still high. This casting should be the cure! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 2nd cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanTo: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,

We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.

He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.

Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!

Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Patty,

thanks. 50 is high but not impossible. We will reach for the stars! Please wish us luck today. Its like 3:30am and i cant sleep (nerves) we have to be at the hospital at 5am. Praying for the best!

Thanks,

Subject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 12:43 AM

,

I'm so glad to hear that the curve isn't as bad as you were expecting even though it's still high. This casting should be the cure! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 2nd cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Praying for you today! Hope all goes well.Sent via BlackBerry from T-MobileFrom: Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:38:42 -0700 (PDT)To: <infantile_scoliosis >Subject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update Patty,thanks. 50 is high but not impossible. We will reach for the stars! Please wish us luck today. Its like 3:30am and i cant sleep (nerves) we have to be at the hospital at 5am. Praying for the best! Thanks,From: Patty Bowen <bowenpatty>Subject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 12:43 AM ,I'm so glad to hear that the curve isn't as bad as you were expecting even though it's still high. This casting should be the cure! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 2nd cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanFrom: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

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A little bit, depends on the nurse I think. Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:59:25 PMSubject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Joan,

Do they know how to teach you about diapering and all that stuff at the hospital at ish??

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 28, 2009, 8:29 PM

Sounds like all good news so far and your Doc is on top of things. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted. We will be praying for GREAT correction. I am sure he will do great. First day is always hardest but it gets better every day, just like everyone says. Your child adjusts quickly. Much hugs and love Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 7:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned.. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

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Very interesting info, Thanks Jenn Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 9:11:49 PMSubject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Ok someone posted an article that our doctors are publishing and in there they talked about 60 degrees and under and starting before 20 months (I missed that part 1st read sorry) having a great chance of full correction. I don't know if they specified laying down or standing, but i talked to my doctor about why we do laying down xrays instead of standing up ones if the curve is worse standing up. He sad that Min Mehta did all of her measurements laying down and that is what they use in studies so in order to accurately compare studies I think they are all done with laying down measurements. My guess is that this is accurate otherwise how could you compare all of our children when some can not stand and only get laying down xrays. SO I guess I am not positive but that is the impression that I got from combining what I read and what my doctor said. Also all kids are different and some with higher curves and who start later can still achieve

great correction and like is often mentioned that not all kids need to get to 0 to avoid surgery or to have successfully benefited from casting. Here is the copy where I read that - this is from Noah's mom (thanks !!! )Derotational Casting for Progressive Infantile Scoliosis. Lower ExtremityJournal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 29(6):581-587, September 2009., O. MD *; D'Astous, Jacques MD +; Fitzgerald, Marcie PA-C ++; Khoury, ph G. MD ; Kishan, Shyam MD [//]; Sturm, F. MD [P]Abstract: Background: Serial cast correction by using the Cotrel derotation technique is one of several potential treatments for progressive infantile scoliosis. This study reviews our early experience to identify which, if any, patients are likely to benefit from or fail this technique.Methods: We followed all patients treated at our institutions for progressive infantile scoliosis since 2003

prospectively at 1 institution and retrospectively at the other 2. Data, including etiology, Cobb angles, rib vertebral angle difference, Moe-Nash rotation, and space available for the lung, were recorded over time.Results: Fifty-five patients with progressive infantile scoliosis had more than 1 year of follow-up from the initiation of casting. The diagnosis of progressive scoliosis was made based upon either a progressive Cobb angle or a rib vertebral angle difference of more than 20 degrees at presentation. All but 6 patients responded to cast correction. Nine patients have undergone surgery to date, 6 because of worsening and 3 by parent choice. As shown in the table, initiation of cast correction at a younger age, moderate curve size (<60 degrees), and an idiopathic diagnosis carry a better prognosis than an older age of initiation, curve >60 degrees, and a nonidiopathic diagnosis. The space available for the lung improved from 0.89 to

0.93. No patient experienced worsening of rib deformities.Conclusions: Serial cast correction for infantile scoliosis often results in full correction in infants with idiopathic curves less than 60 degrees if started before 20 months of age. Cast correction for older patients with larger curves or nonidiopathic diagnosis still frequently results in curve improvement along with improvement in chest and body shape.Significance: Derotational cast correction seems to play a role in the treatment of progressive infantile scoliosis with cures in young patients and reductions in curve size with a delay in surgery in older and syndromic patients.Level of Evidence: Level 4, therapeutic study.Jenn Mommy to Cole, 20 months, 2nd cast from rochester, 23 degrees down from 47, possible chiari malformation-- In infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com, Joan Vallee <hayro1611@. ..> wrote:>> Jenn, Did you read that 60 and under LAYING DOWN was a good chance of correction? I did not know that. Please tell me where I can read that. Thanks so much. > Joan> mom to Hayden 2 1/2> 33 degrees> 1st cast down from 62 degrees > Treated at ish Rite Hospital > Dallas, TX > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> From: <missikay10@ ...>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:38:57 PM> Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update> >

> Jenn,> Thanks. Sorry i didnt call today...so much going on and its like almost 10pm your time now. I will call you when isaiah is settled and let you know how it goes..promise! ! I hope that report you read is right. Im really hopeful. Pray tomorrow goes as well as it can!> > > > > >>> >> Hello all,> >> We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray

today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.> >> > >> He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. > >> Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need

everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!> >> > >> Love all you guys,> >> > >>> >> >>

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Thats wonderful!!!! Good for you and Isaiah! He will be fine and like you said this should nip it in the bud!!

Good luck

Melinda

mommy of Marlycia 8 mnths, Natalya 22 mnths

Scranton, PA

Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Thinking about Isaiah today. Hope all goes well!

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as

well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

,I've been thinking about you all day and can't wait for an update! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 2nd cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanTo: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 4:38:42 AMSubject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Patty,

thanks. 50 is high but not impossible. We will reach for the stars! Please wish us luck today. Its like 3:30am and i cant sleep (nerves) we have to be at the hospital at 5am. Praying for the best!

Thanks,

From: Patty Bowen <bowenpattyyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 12:43 AM

,

I'm so glad to hear that the curve isn't as bad as you were expecting even though it's still high. This casting should be the cure! Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 2nd cast (Rochester) & mom to & Evan

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks the 1st cast went well. still in the hospital. Hoping he can adjust...he weighs a TON now!!!

Subject: Re: Isaiah's doctor visit today! UpdateTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 10:38 AM

Thinking about Isaiah today. Hope all goes well!

From: <missikay10yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow

as well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,

[Guest guest]

Great news!

Noelle (12-2-01)

Ian (8-15-04)

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:39:58 PMSubject: Isaiah's doctor visit today! Update

Hello all,We went to ish today for xrays and to see Dr S and get admitted into the hospital for casting tomorrow. We got some good news!! We did standing xrays this time and Dr S compared them to last laying down xray from July. He said (and this confuses me)that upon further review of the laying down xrays from july the curve was only in the 30's (even though in july he had told us it was 47)and the standing xray today was at 50 degrees. I know 50 is bad but i expected 60 or higher so im a little relieved. Also, his RVAD is very minimal!!! Thats great news! So we have a great chance to correct this scoli and hit it dead on! We are at 50 degrees and under age 2 so we have great chances for success! I am very optimistic this really will work! I cant wait to see those numbers tomorrow! Hoping for great correction.He also wants to do a CT scan on Isaiahs lungs to make sure they arent comprimised so he will be having that done tomorrow as

well. Under GA of course. Also, we got the doc to approve for us to have a pass to leave the hospital for the night so we all get to stay together in the hotel room tonight and be at the hospital at 5AM tomorrow. Then CT scan at 7:30am and casting to begin at 8am. I hope it all goes well as planned. Thanks to all of you for all of your prayers and well wishes. We will need everyone of them tomorrow! Ill update when i can. HUGE PROPS TO HEATHER!! THANK GOD FOR HER!!!Love all you guys,