An example of a child with progressive infantile scoliosis who was treated early

Figure 1 shows an x-ray of the child aged 13 months taken before plaster jacket treatment was started. By the age of 3 years the spine had responded by growing straight. No further treatment was required.

At the age of 6 years the routine follow-up x-ray in Figure 2 shows the spine remains straight.

The Scoliosis in Infants campaign is a joint venture between SAUK and ARISE (Association of Research into Idiopathic Scoliosis - Registered Charity No. 298604). It is sponsored by the London Law Society.