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First Visit
On your first visit to SoCal Scoliosis Care, you will be evaluated. We will go over your medical history, current x-rays, and physical spine alignment. The Cheneau brace design and treatment will be discussed. During this appointment, we will perform a 3D scan, clinical photographs, and measurements. We will schedule your brace fitting appointment in four weeks.
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Second Visit
Four weeks later, you return to SoCal Scoliosis Care for your brace fitting. We will fit the brace and review the fitting to ensure that the pad placements are pressing in the correct areas. We will ensure that you can lay down, sit, and walk comfortably while wearing your Cheneau brace. We'll show you how to put on your brace and go over the break-in procedure. Clinical pictures will taken and added to your file.
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Third Visit
After wearing your brace for six weeks, you will return with your brace to review your progress and adjust the brace for optimal alignment. We will then refer you to get an in-brace x-ray. The in-brace x-rays will allow us to see how much correction the Cheneau brace is providing. Once you receive the in-brace x-rays, you will email them to SoCal Scoliosis Care. We will review the x-rays and contact you to discuss the outcome.
Follow Up Appointments
It's essential to regularly review the status of your scoliosis until your skeletal maturity, and the risk of progression have diminished. Therefore, follow-up visits are recommended every three months. During these visits, we will assess your progress and assess your posture and alignment. In addition, we will replace all straps and pads and determine if any changes are needed to your brace.
Community Partners
Los Angeles Area
Dr. Masha Katz, DPT, is a highly experienced physical therapist based in Sherman Oaks, California, specializing in non-invasive, holistic therapies for patients of all ages. She offers advanced treatments such as Schroth Physical Therapy for scoliosis, Craniosacral Therapy (CST/CFT), Visceral Manipulation, and Total Motion Release (TMR). Her practice focuses on pediatric conditions, spinal deformities, neurological issues, and chronic pain, emphasizing patient-centered care and long-term wellness. Dr. Katz is also an international speaker and provides both in-person and remote consultations. CALL: (818) 300-6510 OFFICE: 15478 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 EMAIL: DrMashaKatzDPT@yahoo.com
San Diego Area
With over 30 years combined experience as chiropractors and working with scoliosis and other spinal conditions, Dr. Mark and Dr. Anthony provide the Schroth Best Practice® method to San Diego. The doctors are dedicated and committed to teaching the Schroth Method to patients with scoliosis to help improve postural appearance and decrease pain and discomfort associated with scoliosis. This program is also a viable alternative to having surgery. Both Dr. Mark Mossuto and Dr. Anthony Mossuto are Schroth Best Practice® Certified. CALL: (619) 294-9342 OFFICE: 7540 Metropolitan Drive, #109, San Diego, CA 92108 .
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Los Angeles Area
Robert H. Cho, M.D, FAAOS, FAOA is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis, and complex spine surgery. He is a world renowned expert on pediatric orthopaedics and spinal surgery, and he is the only surgeon who performs the motion preserving anterior vertebral body tethering surgery for scoliosis correction in the Greater Los Angeles region. Dr. Cho has presented papers, posters, and presentations all over the world. He recently served on the Board of Directors for the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and was selected for the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Dawson Traveling Fellowship. He is on the editorial boards for many medical journals, including Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spine, and Spine Deformity Journal. He is the section editor for pediatric spine conditions for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Resident Orthopaedic Clinical Knowledge textbook and authored the chapter on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis for the AAOS Orthopedic Knowledge Update textbook. Dr. Cho believes that every patient deserves individualized care, regardless of their medical challenge. Innovation is key to his practice, and he has also helped to design many implants, instruments, and robotic devices to help children with scoliosis and spinal deformity. He helped to pioneer a method to decrease pain in surgical patients by developing a novel preoperative pain protocol that minimizes the use of narcotics. Dr. Cho lives in Los Angeles with his wife, their two daughters, and his rescue dog, Sticky Rice. He enjoys cycling, snowboarding, playing the guitar, cars, smoking meats, playing video games with his children, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. EMAIL: hello@drrobertcho.com CALL: (424) 249-3721 Beverly Hills Office (310) 828-5441 Brentwood Office OFFICES: BEVERLY HILLS 150 N. Robertson Blvd. Suite 360 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 BRENTWOOD Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics 11710 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Robert H. Cho, MD, FAAOS, FAOA Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Pediatric Spine Surgeon
Los Angeles Area
Dr. Andromeda Stevens, D.C., inspired by her own scoliosis condition, became a doctor of chiropractic in 1996. Her practice specializes in scoliosis care using the Schroth method since 2015 and is certified in multiple disciplines including by Dr. Hans R. Weiss (the grandson of Schroth). She operates a clinic in Los Angeles and a Pilates studio that focuses on scoliosis fitness, senior fitness and education programs for instructors with affiliates nationwide and worldwide. Dr Stevens DC is passionate about scoliosis care, and education to help her patients lead a pain free and functional life.