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Subject:   scoliosis V1 #459
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scoliosis                  Thursday, 22 May 1997       Volume 01 : Number 459


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From: azzaro.2@pop.service.ohio-state.edu (Susannah Azzaro)
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 09:05:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Scoliosis surgery

Dear Ann,

I'd be interested in talking with you about surgery.  I am an adult female
(29) scheduled for surgery on June 18th.  My curves are 52 thoracic and 40
lumbar.  My doctor, though, is only going to do posterior thoracic surgery,
with the understanding that I will probably have to have my lumbar curve
stablized in the future.

On a side note . . . did you happen to live in Morgantown, WV, as a child.
I lived across the street from a "Bean" family, and I thought the younger
of the two children's name was Ann.

Sincerely,

Susannah Azzaro



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From: Trisbit@aol.com
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 16:15:42 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Curves?

I was diagnosed by a chiropractor at age 25.  I was having stiffness in by
back at night like it was trying to guard something and I knew it wasn't
right.  I never realized by shoulders and hips were off, but they definitely
are.  I was wondering how to find out how much of a curve I have.  I asked
the chiro and she said that she wasn't sure but that it wasn't too bad.  I
remember looking at the films with her and my lumbar has a slight lean to the
right with a small curve to compensate in the T spine.  I was just curious as
to how to find out.  I am not sure she will give up the x-rays to have a
measurement done.  I have subsequently run out of medical insurance due to a
change of jobs, so medical things are on hold right now.  All I know for sure
is that I have a curve and that my shoulders and pelvis are definitely off
(you can see it when I stand).  Thanks for any info.  I am glad I found this
listserv.

Trisbit@aol.com (Laurie)

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From: Dan Gauger <Dan_Gauger@pgn.com>
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 15:20:29 -0800
Subject: Electro stimulus therapy

I have a 12 year-old daughter who was just diagnosed with a 20-degree
curve. We're trying to explore all options for treatment. One that I have
heard about was using electric stimulus. A friend of mine has a daughter
that had a 37-degree curve,  that used this treatment with supposedly
good success. Does anyone have any more info? Is it still being used?
What is the success rate? etc......

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From: Linda Racine <lindaracine@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 16:37:29 -0800
Subject: Re: Curves?

Laurie...
I think you'd need an spine specialist to accurately measure your
curves.  A mathematician could probably figure it out if they knew how
to mark the vertebrae properly on the Xray.  

If indeed, your spine has only a "slight lean," your curves are probably
less than 20 degrees.
Linda

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From: Linda Racine <lindaracine@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 16:45:20 -0800
Subject: Re: Electro stimulus therapy

Dan...
As part of the SRS brace study reported in 1993, regarding electrical
stimulation... "there is no difference whatsoever between electric
stimulation and observation."  That is, electrical stimulation was no
better than no treatment.
Linda

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From: Momble@aol.com
Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 05:29:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Cindy@Consultation.net: I've had a Harrington Rod for over 20 years]

Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?

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