Our Journey through Progressive Infantile Scoliosis: Finally...Pictures of Cast #4!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Finally...Pictures of Cast #4!

2 comments:

Belkycita said...: He looks SO adorable with his little cast :-); April 17, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Linda said...: Have you noticed how much he's grown. And yes, as you mentioned in another blog, he's such an amazingly agreeable guy. He's a great example for me. And so are you!; April 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM

How Our Story Began:

Our son, Russell, was diagnosed with PIS in July 2011, when he was 9 months old. His curve progressed from 11* to 45* in October, with a 45* RVAD. We were initially told by doctors that he would be in a brace until he turned about 15, when he'd begin having multiple surgeries, and possibly spinal fusion. By that age, the damage (from the limited chest cavity space) to his heart and lungs would be permanent. We then had an appointment at Shriner's hospital in SLC, UT, where they told us about Mehta Casting and referred us to ISOP (Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program). Mehta Casting is method of serial casting applied while the child is still young to use growth as a corrective force for the spine. There is a possibility of cure with Mehta Casting that is begun before age 2.