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