Invasive treatments and surgeries are not recommended for infants or very young children. Mehta casting. It is a process of making and applying a series of casts on the child’s back

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Invasive treatments and surgeries are not recommended for infants or
very young children. Corrective treatment for early-onset scoliosis,
therefore, is practiced using a technique called Mehta casting. It is a
process of making and applying a series of casts on the child’s back. The
application of slow and gentle pressure seeks to correct the spinal curve.
The procedure happens on a table designed for that specific purpose
and allows the doctors to correct the deformity. The cast is changed
after every 8 weeks and subsequent attempts seek to correct the
curvature of the spine.

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The Procedure
The Mehta cast consists largely of fiberglass. The child is given general anesthesia in the operating room and
made to sleep so that the process can happen smoothly with minimal disturbance to the infant as well as
minimal interference in the process. The procedure takes around one hour.
The child is made to wear a soft cloth under the cast to protect their skin. After the cast is put, an X-ray is
conducted to check the spine. The cast feels tight and wet initially. However, as it dries the feeling of tightness
goes away.
This takes around 2-3 days. After 18 months, the constant application of the cast corrects the curvature. Later,
a brace is put after the cast, so that the correction stays supported and maintained.

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How to Take Care of the Cast?
 Keeping the cast dry: Mehta casts are not impervious to moisture. It is crucial
to keep the cast dry as moisture causes skin problems. The child should be
bathed after 2 or 3 days. You can keep your child clean by application of a wet
sponge or a cloth. The cast should be protected by covering it with plastic. This
should be done while sponging, eating, bathing, or while using the washroom.
If the cast gets dirty, clean it with a wet cloth and a mild detergent and dry it
using a hairdryer on mild.

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 Keeping the skin intact: Make sure not to put anything under the cast. This is because the skin
underneath is delicate and can get infected easily. In case of itching or irritation, blow cool air to
soothe it. If the irritation persists and becomes unbearable then approach your doctor for the
correct medicine.
 Check the cast and how your child is responding to it: Sometimes the cast can be too tight and
slow down circulation or cause breathing difficulties. It can also put under pressure on the
nerves. To ensure that this is not happening, check your child’s body for any change in colour,
movement and be attuned to their feelings and sensations.

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Conclusion
Based in Birmingham, Dr. Jwalant S Mehta is a spinal surgeon and a medical consultant who
specializes in spinal deformity corrections. He has a wealth of experience in treating children as
well as adults and is a part of various medical boards and committees.
He is not only a practicing, experienced doctor and the foremost of many orthopaedic spine
specialists but a researcher who has actively contributed towards generating knowledge related to
the spinal system. If you or your loved ones are facing any issues related to your spine, Dr. Mehta is
the best spine doctor to approach as he provides advanced orthopaedic and spine care.

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