Scoliosis

I took Amanda to see an orthopedic doctor today and he diagnosed her with scoliosis. She has been referred to a pediatric back specialist at The Texas Back Institute. Treatment is recommended for any curve to the spine over 20 to 25 degrees and Amanda is at 34 degrees. The picture above is Amanda's back x-ray and you can clearly see the curve. Her right shoulder is also much higher than her left shoulder. Treatment options vary anywhere from just keeping an eye on it to make sure the curve doesn't worsen which entails monthly visits to a specialist, wearing a back brace 24 hours a day, wearing a back brace at night only or surgery.