Scoliosis - Backbone check for Secondary pupils
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julongmum:
julongmum,TwinMoM, thanks for your advice. Cannot skipping huh, can jog? If cannot jog, then should exempt from PE lessons right? My DD cca is a sport game requires strainess physical like batting and running. Maybe I should talk to the coach to get more advice.
Does the sch arrange backbone check every year?
I suggest you check her up first before you get too worried
As a reference, you may want to check out the following web pages for your doubts:
http://www.fims.org/files/311417173/ismj%20pdfs/Vol_9_No_3_2008/Scoliosis%20and%20sports%20participation.pdf
See page 139 for Sports partipation
http://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=690
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TwinMom, many thanks.
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Hi twinMoM, how much did you pay for the SpineCor brace. Is it at the subsidised rate? We’re thinking to switch DD to wear the soft brace. Her doc (NUH) said she can change but we’ll ve to pay the full price. Thanks.
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wi11anna:
Hi twinMoM, how much did you pay for the SpineCor brace. Is it at the subsidised rate? We're thinking to switch DD to wear the soft brace. Her doc (NUH) said she can change but we'll ve to pay the full price. Thanks.
Hi wi11anna,
In the first place, did she get a referral from HPB to see the NUH doctor under subsidised rate (school check > HPB > specialist)? If so, she can ask the doctor of HPB write her another referral letter to KK for a 2nd opinion. I did that for my daughter cos I foresee the difficulties of wearing the hard brace.
The soft brace's subsidised rate it is approx $2400 (+- varies depending on the components used) I am not sure the exact difference of full/subsidise maybe a few hundred dollars but do consider the regular doctor reviews/xtrays will be charged full as well. You can call up KK to check (Clinic P) or Intergrif Medical (they are in partner with KK)
http://www.integratif.com.sg/
Explain to them your situation, I am sure they will be able to help you. If your daughter is not making use of the hard brace consistently, then try to find an alternative for her asap rather than \"hoping she will be good girlwearing it everyday\" and in the midst of it her curve increases
It's not easy on her I'm sure.. Even with the soft brace, my daughter can hardly clock 20hrs a day, mostly 17hrs on the average. I am also hoping for the best because nobody can guarantee the result at the end of the day. We only want to stop the degree from increasing and avoid surgery.
Feel free to ask me questions. Just to set the record straight, I'm not in any way related to the soft brace company or any medical institution.. I am just a mother sharing with other parents whose kid is having the same problem, and not sure of what to do.
Cheers
@ julongmum
Are you able to edit the title of this post? Add in Scoliosis at the back or infront so that when parents google, they are able to trace this site. Thank you ! -
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@ julongmum
Are you able to edit the title of this post? Add in Scoliosis at the back or infront so that when parents google, they are able to trace this site. Thank you ![/quote]
unfortunately i don’t know how to change the title… -
Hi julongmum, added in the title liao.
My girl had slight curvature in sec school, after going to specialist at school health, was told to leave it alone. Recently, she complained of backpain, and is getting worse, will have to bring her for checks again. Wonder if it has anything to do with her regular hula-hooping.
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mathsparks:
thanks mathsparks.Hi julongmum, added in the title liao.
My girl had slight curvature in sec school, after going to specialist at school health, was told to leave it alone. Recently, she complained of backpain, and is getting worse, will have to bring her for checks again. Wonder if it has anything to do with her regular hula-hooping.
How old is your girl now? better bring her for the check asap, as I read from parents here whose children need to put on braces due to curved backbones r not easy. -
you’re welcome, julongmum. She’s 18 in dec. Already said she don wan to wear braces.
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Hi TwinMoM,
May I know if your girl is doing ok with the soft brace from KKH? Is her degree improving? Can she exercise with the brace? Will it be stinky after a hot day or exercise? Is it difficult to sleep in it since need to clock 20 hours a day in the brace?
My girl was having 14 degree back in Feb and now it’s 25 degree. The NUH Spine doctor wanted to put her on the hard brace.
Is it easy to get a referral from the NUH doc to KKH doc? We had gone from School Nurse -> HPB -> NUH Spine Centre @ SGH.
We are struggling and trying to read alot on this topic. She’s going for her PSLE soon and we are thinking to pick this up again after her last paper on Oct 12th.
Thanks,
gtan88 -
hi gtan,
Please read my previous posts quoted below to answer some of your queries.
She wears a leotard (a must) underneath the brace. The brace will of cos be stained by sweat. You need to wash them once a week when she takes a break from the brace. The only setback is when she gets her period, it is tough to put on the pad cos she wears a leotard for the brace.
Initially it will be difficult to sleep, especially if it is not air-con room but they will soon get used to it. For the hard brace, it needs a lot of discipline and patience cos it really retricts her movements like tying shoe laces..
It should not be a problem getting a referral from HPB. You just wanted a second opinion or alternative treatment, I dont see a problem. I suggest you get a referral letter first and start q-ing for an appt at KK for a date after the PSLE.
Good Luck
She will be fine if she starts treatment before it worsen.TwinMoM:
Yes she is wearing soft brace now (tailored made in KK) for at least 20hrs a day. It has been 3 weeks now, a lil reluctant to wear it due to the weather :x but it is still better than the hard brace which restricts her movements (like a robot) and kids at that age has a lot of self-esteem.. She is due for a review in June and we'll see if it improves.. On the day where she was braced, she took an x-ray with the brace on, it improved a good 9 degrees.. so she has to continue to put on for at least 18mths. The priority now is to stop her curve from increasing, to correct it is of cos a bonus, it does happen to some though depending on their growth spurt.
Yes swimming and pilates are good exercises for Scoliosis. Dont take on excercises that will put stress to the spine eg. skipping.
Notes to parents :idea: : Do explore the pros/cons of soft brace (KK)/hard brace (NUH) before you decide what is best for your child. See both the expertise and decide AFTER. The web nowadays provide so much info for references.
PM me if you need further info. I'm happy to help if I can.TwinMoM:
Hi wi11anna,
In the first place, did she get a referral from HPB to see the NUH doctor under subsidised rate (school check > HPB > specialist)? If so, she can ask the doctor of HPB write her another referral letter to KK for a 2nd opinion. I did that for my daughter cos I foresee the difficulties of wearing the hard brace.
The soft brace's subsidised rate it is approx $2400 (+- varies depending on the components used) I am not sure the exact difference of full/subsidise maybe a few hundred dollars but do consider the regular doctor reviews/xtrays will be charged full as well. You can call up KK to check (Clinic P) or Intergrif Medical (they are in partner with KK)
http://www.integratif.com.sg/
Explain to them your situation, I am sure they will be able to help you. If your daughter is not making use of the hard brace consistently, then try to find an alternative for her asap rather than \"hoping she will be good girlwearing it everyday\" and in the midst of it her curve increases It's not easy on her I'm sure.. Even with the soft brace, my daughter can hardly clock 20hrs a day, mostly 17hrs on the average. I am also hoping for the best because nobody can guarantee the result at the end of the day. We only want to stop the degree from increasing and avoid surgery.
Feel free to ask me questions. Just to set the record straight, I'm not in any way related to the soft brace company or any medical institution.. I am just a mother sharing with other parents whose kid is having the same problem, and not sure of what to do.
Cheers
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