Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Hi Heidi I am from Canada and my doctor is doing 100% mehta casting on my son Peyton. He is located at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. If you would like to give her my email address lynnandandy@... that is ok. Lynn Subject: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) 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 October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thank you so much, Lynn and ! The mother posted on the Breezy Mama site comments section, so I don't know if she'll follow my advice to join our group- hopefully she will. Maybe I can get her email from the Moms who run the site...I'll email one of them privately. 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 7:48:44 AMSubject: Re: Canada? Oh, sorry Heidi I missed the first post for some reason. I'm from Canada too. I'm in Ottawa and my doctor is following Mehta recommendations but I don't think he has the right table. Everything else he is doing, and actually following the advice from the Dr in Toronto (not the same one that Lynn is going to, but from the same team). I'm happy to help too, but depending of where they live, I would go with Toronto. Feel free to tell them to contact me if they wish. From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, October 29, 2009 10:27:22 AMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? Hi Heidi I am from Canada and my doctor is doing 100% mehta casting on my son Peyton. He is located at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. If you would like to give her my email address lynnandandy@ sympatico. ca that is ok. Lynn From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comReceived: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Yahoo! Canada Toolbar : Search from anywhere on the web and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 To all new members: An important tip. The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescoliosis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct. Sincerely, HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > > > > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ________________________________ > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 To all new members: An important tip. The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescoliosis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct. Sincerely, HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > > > > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ________________________________ > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 , Do you have any idea if ish Rite has the proper table? Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:18:18 PMSubject: Re: Canada? To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 , Do you have any idea if ish Rite has the proper table? Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:18:18 PMSubject: Re: Canada? To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned!! Subject: Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned!! Subject: Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 They did for the training session (they borrowed ISOP's), so Im sure they do, as they understand the importance/necessity of appropriate equipment. I would get verbal confirmation of this. Ask to take a photo of it and Ill let you know. HRH > > > > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > > > > > > > > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 They did for the training session (they borrowed ISOP's), so Im sure they do, as they understand the importance/necessity of appropriate equipment. I would get verbal confirmation of this. Ask to take a photo of it and Ill let you know. HRH > > > > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > > > > > > > > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 They did for the training session (they borrowed ISOP's), so Im sure they do, as they understand the importance/necessity of appropriate equipment. I would get verbal confirmation of this. Ask to take a photo of it and Ill let you know. HRH > > > > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > > > > > > > > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ok, I will try, my doctor isn't as open to letting us go into the room, but I will try. Thank you 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:00:52 PMSubject: Re: Canada? They did for the training session (they borrowed ISOP's), so Im sure they do, as they understand the importance/necessit y of appropriate equipment. I would get verbal confirmation of this. Ask to take a photo of it and Ill let you know.HRH> > > > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> > >> > >> > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ok, I will try, my doctor isn't as open to letting us go into the room, but I will try. Thank you 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:00:52 PMSubject: Re: Canada? They did for the training session (they borrowed ISOP's), so Im sure they do, as they understand the importance/necessit y of appropriate equipment. I would get verbal confirmation of this. Ask to take a photo of it and Ill let you know.HRH> > > > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> > >> > >> > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ok, I will try, my doctor isn't as open to letting us go into the room, but I will try. Thank you 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:00:52 PMSubject: Re: Canada? They did for the training session (they borrowed ISOP's), so Im sure they do, as they understand the importance/necessit y of appropriate equipment. I would get verbal confirmation of this. Ask to take a photo of it and Ill let you know.HRH> > > > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> > >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> > >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> > >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> > >> > >> > > > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have an idea........although you may not want to see what happens in the OR, have him take pictures during the casting procedure.We did with . Not so I could see the table, but because I wanted to see what he was going through.You can clearly see the table in one of the pictures. Just a thought. I can't see them letting you go back to the OR to see the table and take a picture. 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.htmlFrom: Joan Vallee To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:19:45 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have an idea........although you may not want to see what happens in the OR, have him take pictures during the casting procedure.We did with . Not so I could see the table, but because I wanted to see what he was going through.You can clearly see the table in one of the pictures. Just a thought. I can't see them letting you go back to the OR to see the table and take a picture. 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.htmlFrom: Joan Vallee To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:19:45 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have an idea........although you may not want to see what happens in the OR, have him take pictures during the casting procedure.We did with . Not so I could see the table, but because I wanted to see what he was going through.You can clearly see the table in one of the pictures. Just a thought. I can't see them letting you go back to the OR to see the table and take a picture. 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.htmlFrom: Joan Vallee To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:19:45 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 We go to Rochester and my husband goes back into the OR every time. He rocks Cole in there until he falls asleep with the anesthesia so he isn't scared. They should let you go back there if you request, since they are not doing actual surgery and there is no risk of infection. Jenn Mommy to Cole, 21 months, 3rd cast from rochester 18 degrees out of cast down from 47, chiari malformation > >> > >> > >> >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > >> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > >> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > >> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell > > travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > >> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > >> > > >> > >> ____________ _________ _________ __ > >> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > >> > >> > >> > >> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > >> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > >> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com. > >> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 We go to Rochester and my husband goes back into the OR every time. He rocks Cole in there until he falls asleep with the anesthesia so he isn't scared. They should let you go back there if you request, since they are not doing actual surgery and there is no risk of infection. Jenn Mommy to Cole, 21 months, 3rd cast from rochester 18 degrees out of cast down from 47, chiari malformation > >> > >> > >> >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com> > >> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada? > >> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com > >> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell > > travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks! > >> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > >> > > >> > >> ____________ _________ _________ __ > >> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > >> > >> > >> > >> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > >> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now > >> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com. > >> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Joan, Tasha, and everyone, I spoke to Dianna as we have the same doc and we both find we have the same concerns. Since we dont get to see the doc before casting we are going to call and email his nurse and address our concerns and fwd Dr Mehta's article to her for review. I dont know if this will help but its a start. Joan, you have the mushroom shape cutout and side cutout right, i thought you did so i dont know why 2 docs in the same hospital would do it so differently. We will let you know what happens! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Joan, Tasha, and everyone, I spoke to Dianna as we have the same doc and we both find we have the same concerns. Since we dont get to see the doc before casting we are going to call and email his nurse and address our concerns and fwd Dr Mehta's article to her for review. I dont know if this will help but its a start. Joan, you have the mushroom shape cutout and side cutout right, i thought you did so i dont know why 2 docs in the same hospital would do it so differently. We will let you know what happens! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I will ask but my husband may freak out a little. He is not like us....lol Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:33:08 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? I have an idea........ although you may not want to see what happens in the OR, have him take pictures during the casting procedure.We did with . Not so I could see the table, but because I wanted to see what he was going through.You can clearly see the table in one of the pictures. Just a thought. I can't see them letting you go back to the OR to see the table and take a picture. 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: Joan Vallee <hayro1611yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:19:45 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I will ask but my husband may freak out a little. He is not like us....lol Joanmom to Hayden 2 1/233 degrees1st cast down from 62 degrees Treated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:33:08 PMSubject: Re: Re: Canada? I have an idea........ although you may not want to see what happens in the OR, have him take pictures during the casting procedure.We did with . Not so I could see the table, but because I wanted to see what he was going through.You can clearly see the table in one of the pictures. Just a thought. I can't see them letting you go back to the OR to see the table and take a picture. 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: Joan Vallee <hayro1611yahoo (DOT) com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Thu, October 29, 2009 4:19:45 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? I am concerned about the table as well . I will try to get answers in a few weeks but as you and Tasha know, Dr R is not forthcoming. 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: Thu, October 29, 2009 3:42:39 PMSubject: Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada? Once again, this concerns me and i will address this with my doc but our tummy cutout is definately NOT mushroom shaped or widely cut and there is no cut out in the back. I know they were Mehta trained in Oct 2008. I hope they have the correct table. I just assumed since they were Mehta trained they had the correct table they were doing it the correct way but my sons cast does not look like described. I sent a pic of Isaiah in his cast to and she didnt comment that it looked wrong, but it sounds wrong. Anyone else have this experience? Other than Dianna who has the same Dr as we do??....concerned! ! From: heather@infantilesc oliosis.org <heather@infantilesc oliosis.org>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Canada?To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:18 PM To all new members: An important tip.The correct 3-dimensional (elongation, derotation, flexion) pediatric sized casting frame is best, for achieving correction on rapidly growing infants. A frame that does not have the ability to hold/correct lumbar lordosis is not 3 dimensional correction. I am sure they are doing the best they can with a Risser frame, but the correct frame is essential for it to be the Mehta Method. The appropriate cut outs are KEY for this method, as well. A widely trimmed, mushroom shaped window in front and a cut out on the concavity side in back to properly address rotation (not past the midline). Please look at the photo in Mehtas article. Correct frame info is on the Resource Page of www.infantilescolio sis.org. If the surgeons have any questions, they can contact ISOP direct.Sincerely,HRH > > > >From: NIck Guthe <nickgutheyahoo (DOT) com>> >Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Canada?> >To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> >Received: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:03 PM> >> >> > > >Someone posted under my Breezy Mama essay, a question about Mehta doctors in Canada- I know Darrell travels to SLC, and no longer posts, here. Forgive me for not remembering everyone's location, who is getting proper early Mehta treatment in Canada? Thanks!> > Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 4th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 21) > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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