[NPInfo] Scoliosis

[Mike & Vicki Rowlands]

I agree, and what is considered mild?  How many degrees and was it measured
by a radiologist or pediatric ortho surgeon?  He seems awful young to be
diagnosed with it and sometimes a leg length discrepancy can screw the angle
up.  In general, it is watched closely while the growth plates are still
open and when they close the curve is stable at that point.  It is not that
common in boys so I guess we need more answers from Susan.
Vicki Rowlands

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From: npinfo-bounces at nurse.net [mailto:npinfo-bounces at nurse.net] On Behalf
Of kg6kids at aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 7:33 PM
To: npinfo at nurse.net
Subject: Re: [NPInfo] Scoliosis

Stephanie is correct.? Scoliosis in a 5 year old requires a comprehensive
orthopaedic consult, preferably by someone with a lot of ortho experience
dealing with kids.?? Early-age scoliosis can be an indication of one of the
neurological diseases, such as neurofibromatosis (look for cafe au lait
spots on skin; any hairy patches on lower back?).??More investigation should
be done.

? Susan needs to advise the family to pursue further consultation, if they
haven't already.

Kathy Geier, NP
?

-----Original Message-----
From: stephanie2u at optonline.net
To: NP Info <npinfo at nurse.net>
Sent: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 3:43 pm
Subject: Re: [NPInfo] Scoliosis



Hi,

Off the top of my head, without looking it up, I seem to recall that
scoliosis 
in children that age is handled differently from scoliosis in older kids as 
often the causes are different. 

Was the diagnosis confirmed by an X-ray and/or orthopedist? Hopefully it was
not 
diagnosed by a chiropractor? (I would think with an NP in the family that 
wouldn't happen, but you never know.)

Stephanie Walker, FNP

----- Original Message -----
From: VENDESUE at aol.com
Date: Monday, August 4, 2008 11:05 am
Subject: [NPInfo] Scoliosis
To: npinfo at nurse.net

> Hello group...
> 
> My 5 year old grandson has been diagnosed with mild scoliosis 
> and my 
> daughter-in-law is quite concerned. She (and other members of 
> her family) had 
> scoliosis growing up and had to wear a brace in junior high so 
> is concerned that her 
> son may need to wear one in the future. Since I am not "up" on 
> pediatrics and 
> especially scoliosis (I am a Women's Health and an Adult NP... 
> no peds in the 
> mix), I am asking the list to see how my pediatric colleagues 
> are treating it 
> (treatment and prevention). 
> 
> Thanks for sharing your expertise,
> Susan V.
> 
> 
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