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Bracing Bracing maybe used when the child is growing rapidly and the curve is between 20 and 30 degrees. The purpose of bracing is to control the curve and slow down further progression. The brace most commonly prescribed in the clinic at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is the Boston under arm brace. Research has shown that this needs to be worn for 16 hours per day if it is to be effective. Brace treatment is not always effective but its effect can sometimes be predicted by looking at X-rays taken in the brace shortly after it has been fitted. Surgery Surgery is generally performed when it is thought that the spinal curvature at skeletal maturity will be greater than 50 degrees. Surgery consists of straightening the spine and performing a spinal fusion operation to hold it straight. The type of surgery depends on the curve type. Before surgery a magnetic resonance (MRI) scan will be requested to examine the nerves in the spine. 6
Tips for parents • Don’t panic! Many advances in surgical and other kinds of treatment have been made in this field. Doctors who treat scoliosis are familiar with it and have repeatedly demonstrated high levels of success in treating scoliosis. • Ask questions. You should discuss your child’s problem with your Doctor. Write down questions so they are not forgotten at your child’s next visit. • If your child needs to wear a brace establish a daily routine for its use. This makes coping with the brace a little easier. • Make a conscious effort to treat your child as normally as possible. • Speak to other parents and allow your child to speak to other children with a similar condition. Your child will need support throughout treatment. For further information please contact: <strong>Scoliosis</strong> Nurse Specialist Direct Line: 0161 701 0634 Monday – Friday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Spinal Office Direct Line: 0161 701 2170/2754 Monday – Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Further resources <strong>Scoliosis</strong> Association (SAUK) 2 Ivebury Court 323-327 Latimer Road London W10 6RA Tel: 0208 964 1166 www.sauk.org.uk 7
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