Jamie
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I am sorry about your son's condition...  I am now 23 years old and facing surgery for scoliosis.....I knew I had the condition at age 12 and did nothing. I regret that.  Your son needs to have the surgery if the brace is out of the question..... I have read that if the curve reaches a certain degree causing the spine to twist that it can result in lung/heart puncture.  I hope your son is fine whatever choice you make.      Jamie