Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My child has a curved posture and we plan to buy an orthopaedic chair for him. i wonder if those chairs are effective and can help to fix ones posture
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Doubtful: Have your child checked by an orthopedist to see if he has scoliosis. He may need a brace rather than a chair.
Answered 5/8/2013
5.2k views
See below: Back bracing for scoliosis is usually done if the curve is greater than 20 degrees . I would seek a orthopaedic spine surgeon that specializes in pediatrics for recommendations . There are too many factors involves to give you in a brief text message
Answered 4/22/2014
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long until one can walk on an orthopedic cast?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can a 70 degree thoracic be diagnosed as a postural kyphosis to someone at the age of 23 ? Not involving other types of kyphosis. Just postural one.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is there a difference between a physician assistant degree in orthopedics and one in orthopedic surgery?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
It appears I have a ganglion cyst on my foot. I plan on seeing an orthopedic doctor tomorrow. Is that suitable?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Looking for an Orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in Upper Limbs. I have a Discovery Smart Plan and I need a surgeon that would be covered by that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
After slipping and landing on my tailbone (tiled floor) 2 months ago I have severe pain in my coxsyx when I sit for more than an hour, especially when standing up. I have an orthopedic chair. The pain didn't come immediately after the fall.
My child is not able lift her arm above her shoulder does she need to see an orthopedic?
When should a child see a orthopedic over having knocked knees? Anything I should know about being knocked knees?
Pt, podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon, which is better to getproper treatment for flat feet in a child who is having pain in top of feet, knees, and ankles?
Can you tell me how effective is orthopedic surgery at fixing serious back pain?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
