When casting doesn't work?

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Hi guys, It has been a while since I've posted. Quick review of my daughter,

Isabel. She is 2 yrs 9 months old. She is on her 6th cast (as of yesterday).

She started with a 77 degree curve at her first cast at 2 yrs 1 month old. She

is now at 42 degrees. She was at 25 degrees at one point but she has a

" stubborn curve " (dr's words). So here is my question: What do they do when

casting doesn't work? Is the next step the rods in her back? She isn't even 3!

I am just dumbfounded. I mean, it has worked signifcantly..77 to 42..thats

AMAZING! But what now? Do they keep casting her forever? I know the dr will

answer these questions when I see him in 3 weeks but I was wondering if anyone

had any experience with this...

Thanks in advance,

Angie in Miami, FL

Mommy to Isabel (DOB 12/18/06)..progressive infantile scoliosis..6th cast, cleft

palate

and Sofia (12/2/08)