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Suggest Treatment For Idiopathic Scoliosis

my daughter has recently been diagnosed with idiopathis scoliosis, she has 2 50 degree bends plus a twist in the middle, she seems to have got worse and is not suffering from sharp pains at the base of her skull up into her head, she is scheduled for surgery but we are waiting on mri scan to rule out underlying issues, she has asymmetric tummy, should i be concerned and speak to the surgeon with these pains
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Hello. Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor'. I have read your query and here is my advice.
Absolutely. Her surgeon should know everything about your daughter prior to her surgery.
When a child with idiopathic scoliosis has curves that are greater than 45 degrees, the treatment is surgery.
The pain in her back is probably muscular in origin. While she is waiting for her operation, you can give her age-appropriate doses of ibuprofen and a warm water bottle for her back.
Hope I have answered your query and her surgery is successful. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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Suggest Treatment For Idiopathic Scoliosis

Hello. Welcome to Ask A Doctor . I have read your query and here is my advice. Absolutely. Her surgeon should know everything about your daughter prior to her surgery. When a child with idiopathic scoliosis has curves that are greater than 45 degrees, the treatment is surgery. The pain in her back is probably muscular in origin. While she is waiting for her operation, you can give her age-appropriate doses of ibuprofen and a warm water bottle for her back. Hope I have answered your query and her surgery is successful. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP