Hi my daughter has a thoraco Rotoscoliose lumber at 48 degrees. ( this is on the reports from her xrays) We r waiting to see an orthopedic doctor. It could be a very long wait. What should I expect from this visit? My daughter is a cowgirl. Rides horses everyday and competes in rodeos every weekend. It seems that it has gotten worse over the last few months. Should she stop riding until she sees the doctor. Thanks in advance foe your response. Joanne
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of your daughter. As the x-ray report suggest your daughter is having a severe scoliosis and rotation of the vertebral bodies. Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. Since the curvature is becoming worse I will advise to stop horse riding as it will lead to more progressive changes in the spinal column. Due to the weight-bearing the weaker muscles will allow the stronger muscles to tighten more and shorten as well leading to increase in the curvature. Post meeting the or tho, you may have to look for the Neurological signs and symptoms. Based on it the next treatment plan will be made. Regards. Jay In Chat Doctor. 