RE: Re: MERI - Necessary positioning and views on radiographs

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I agree with Jenn…Please request an RVAD measurement.

HRH

From: infantile scoliosis treatment

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Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:41 AM

infantile scoliosis treatment

Subject: Re: Necessary positioning and views on

radiographs

They will look at the degree of the curve(s). I

want to warn you it can be emotional to see them. The first ones were

overwhelming to say the least. (This will also be true when you see his first

in cast x-rays most likely). They take a bunch of time measuring the angles and

the rotation. You should also get an RVAD measurement.

Good luck let us know how it goes,

Jenn

Mommy to Cole, 2.5 years old, 5th cast from rochester, 13 degrees out of cast

down from 47

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> Hi-

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> Sorry if I am asking a question that has been reviewed many times before.

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> We are going to see an orthopedist tomorrow. My son, who is almost 28

months old, has never had spinal radiographs taken. I imagine some will be

taken tomorrow. From what I can see visually, he has 2 curves (one low lumbar,

and one upper thoracic), as well as rib rotation on the right. I have posted

photos previously.

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> My son cannot sit up, so all films will need to be taken with him lying on

his back. He cannot move his head, and being on his tummy is quite

uncomfortable because it restricts his breathing.

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> Any advice on what should be seen on the films is welcomed!

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> Thank you in advance!

> Meri

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