Scheuermann's Kyphosis

My 14 year old son has been diagnosed with Scheuermann's Kyposis which has left him with a 67 degree forward spinal curvature due to wedging of the verterbrae. Normal curvature is 40 to 45 degrees. Our orthopedist has him wearing a modified Milwaukee brace for 20 hours per day for 9 mo. to 1 year at which point the time will be gradually reduced until he wears the brace at night until he is fully grown. I spoke with a chiropractor who told me that he could "cure" him in 3 months and permanently reverse the curvature without having him wear the brace. The treatment would be Special Adjustment by hand, special spinal exercises (which he already does) and chiropractic traction and biomechanical adjustment. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this?

Posted By Terry on December 31, 2003 at 13:29:25:

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Comments:: My 14 year old son has been diagnosed with Scheuermann's Kyposis which has left him with a 67 degree forward spinal curvature due to wedging of the verterbrae. Normal curvature is 40 to 45 degrees. Our orthopedist has him wearing a modified Milwaukee brace for 20 hours per day for 9 mo. to 1 year at which point the time will be gradually reduced until he wears the brace at night until he is fully grown. I spoke with a chiropractor who told me that he could "cure" him in 3 months and permanently reverse the curvature without having him wear the brace. The treatment would be Special Adjustment by hand, special spinal exercises (which he already does) and chiropractic traction and biomechanical adjustment. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this?

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