Casting for my new brace.

Today I went to the RNOH (Royal National Orthopedic Hospital) to have a plaster cast made of my back, so I can get a new brace. I need a new one because I have outgrown my old one already!!

When I got to the hospital I had to put on a big body sock and they cut out holes for my arms.

Then I had to sit very still and straight while they put the warm plaster all around my body.

 

While the plaster was setting the doctor pushed it into the correct shape to correct the curve in my spine.

Once it was dry they had to cut it off.  They will use the plaster cast as a mould for my new brace.

Sorry it's been a very long time!!!

Sorry it's been a long time! - I do have a very busy life!!

In April I went to see my consultant about my back.  I had to have an x-ray (with my brace on).  He was very pleased as my curve had gone from 38 degrees down to 13 degrees.  Which he said was very good.  He said that because I have been wearing my brace for 23 hours a day (and wearing it tight) and I do lots of exercise I have really helped my back get better.  My Mum and Dad were VERY happy, and so was I!!!!!

I don't mind wearing my brace because I know it is helping my back. Although, now that the weather is HOT I do get really hot when I'm wearing it, especially when I'm running around at play time.  But my teacher Miss Cooper changes my vest and gives me a little break (10 mins) after lunch.  Which I really enjoy!! 

Thanks Miss Cooper!!!

As you can see my curve has got smaller after just 3 months wearing the brace.

16/1/2009                                  23/4/2010