Guest guest Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we have been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never the same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with less experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or from the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all the madness.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the "wall" and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04) From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PMSubject: X-Ray's AP vs. . We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we have been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never the same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with less experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or from the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all the madness.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Very interesting..I didn't think about that, good question to ask next time we go in! Do both your children have scoliosis? Just asking b/c both mine do and I would like to hear another's story.. Ami~ > > I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the " wall " > and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in > clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue > absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her > back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > Ian (8-15-04) > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@...> > infantile scoliosis treatment > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PM > Subject: X-Ray's AP vs. . > > > We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we have > been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and > ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never the > same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something > different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with less > experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or from > the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the > tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all the > madness.. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Ami,Yes, they both have progressive. Ian was 43* at his worst. He was zero for about a year after casting, but he's slowly creeping back up there now. He's in a Providence brace right now. Funny...I also thought Ian had a really big muscle on one side of his back before we realized he had scoliosis. My pediatrician initially thought that maybe he was missing a muscle on one side until she consulted with another pediatrician in the office. Luckily they caught his right at 6 months of age.Supposedly infantile and juvenile are not supposed to be linked, but you cannot convince me of that!We're considering the Rigo-cheneau brace. Waiting to hear back from Shriners on what they think about their x-rays. Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04) From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Wed, August 18, 2010 1:38:05 AMSubject: Re: X-Ray's AP vs. . , My daughter Abigail is 3.5 years right now. She wasn't diagnosed until she was 3 years old but she had a rib hump at 2 years old I just didn't know what it was, thought it was a muscle thing. I first started asking questions when she was 20 months old but every specialist we saw (orthopeadic/physical therapist) said she was fine. My son ial will be 2 on September 2nd He's a little different, he has congenital heart defects, but his is infantile as well, he's only at 13 degrees and we are watching for progression. You are the first person I've met where both siblings have scoliosis..may I ask if they are both progressive? Ami~ > > > > I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the "wall" > > > > and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in > > clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue > > absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her > > back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. > > > > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > > Ian (8-15-04) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@> > > infantile scoliosis treatment > > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PM > > Subject: X-Ray's AP vs. . > > > > > > We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we > >have > > > > been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and > > ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never > >the > > > > same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something > > different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with less > > > experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or from > > > the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the > > tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all the > > > madness.. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi, My understanding is that AP means anterior to posterior and PA means posterior to anterior. Our dd had AP taken for years, and, since she has fused ribs, her curve is more curved in the AP view. Recently, we changed dr.s, because of an insurance change, and the new dr. takes all PA xrays. When I questioned this, they told me that they always do PA because that way there is less radiation going into the organs because it is going through the back first. My dd is eight and has congenital. > > > > > > I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the > > " wall " > > > > > > > > and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in > > > clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue > > > absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her > > > > back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. > > > > > > > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > > > Ian (8-15-04) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@> > > > infantile scoliosis treatment > > > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PM > > > Subject: X-Ray's AP vs. . > > > > > > > > > We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we > > >have > > > > > > been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and > > > > ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never > > > >the > > > > > > same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something > > > different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with > >less > > > > > > > experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or > >from > > > > > > > the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the > > > > tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all > >the > > > > > > > madness.. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wouldn't it be nice if they'd give us parents a manual that tells us everything to look for? *l* We talked to Orthotic solutions in VA about Abigail but 1. we couldn't afford the brace and after sending down pictures I never heard back and we ended up going with casting anyways. If we get another cast sore like this last one, Stage 3 ulcer, then we might have to reconsider..sorry to hear that Ian is creeping back up but glad you had a good pediatrician that asked for a second opinion! Could you et me know how things go with the Rigo-Cheneau brace? -Ami > > > > > > I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the > > " wall " > > > > > > > > and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in > > > clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue > > > absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her > > > > back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. > > > > > > > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > > > Ian (8-15-04) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@> > > > infantile scoliosis treatment > > > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PM > > > Subject: X-Ray's AP vs. . > > > > > > > > > We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we > > >have > > > > > > been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and > > > > ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never > > > >the > > > > > > same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something > > > different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with > >less > > > > > > > experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or > >from > > > > > > > the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the > > > > tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all > >the > > > > > > > madness.. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Ami, if our insurance won't cover it, then I will stick with the Boston for Noelle and the Providence for Ian. Ian is doing well in his providence and maybe Noelle just needs some tweaking. $3800 x 2 kids is just way too much! Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04) From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 8:18:10 PMSubject: Re: X-Ray's AP vs. . Wouldn't it be nice if they'd give us parents a manual that tells us everything to look for? *l* We talked to Orthotic solutions in VA about Abigail but 1. we couldn't afford the brace and after sending down pictures I never heard back and we ended up going with casting anyways. If we get another cast sore like this last one, Stage 3 ulcer, then we might have to reconsider..sorry to hear that Ian is creeping back up but glad you had a good pediatrician that asked for a second opinion! Could you et me know how things go with the Rigo-Cheneau brace? -Ami > > > > > > I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the > >"wall" > > > > > > > > and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in > > > clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue > > > absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her > > > > back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. > > > > > > > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > > > Ian (8-15-04) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@> > > > infantile scoliosis treatment > > > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PM > > > Subject: X-Ray's AP vs. . > > > > > > > > > We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we > > >have > > > > > > been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and > > > > ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never > > > >the > > > > > > same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something > > > different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with > >less > > > > > > > experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or > >from > > > > > > > the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the > > > > tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all > >the > > > > > > > madness.. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 ,I don't know how you are doing it with 2 kids with scoli! You are an amazing Mom! These prices make me all the more grateful for Shriners, that cost is crazy over so many braces. Even co-pays could get out of hand over the years. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)From: poohlvr <poohlvr1020@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 6:49:05 AMSubject: Re: Re: X-Ray's AP vs. . Ami, if our insurance won't cover it, then I will stick with the Boston for Noelle and the Providence for Ian. Ian is doing well in his providence and maybe Noelle just needs some tweaking. $3800 x 2 kids is just way too much! Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04) From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 8:18:10 PMSubject: Re: X-Ray's AP vs. . Wouldn't it be nice if they'd give us parents a manual that tells us everything to look for? *l* We talked to Orthotic solutions in VA about Abigail but 1. we couldn't afford the brace and after sending down pictures I never heard back and we ended up going with casting anyways. If we get another cast sore like this last one, Stage 3 ulcer, then we might have to reconsider..sorry to hear that Ian is creeping back up but glad you had a good pediatrician that asked for a second opinion! Could you et me know how things go with the Rigo-Cheneau brace? -Ami > > > > > > I don't know the answer to this, but with Ian it is with his back to the > >"wall" > > > > > > > > and with Noelle they have her facing the wall. This is just at our walk in > > > clinic, but the tech said he does this because with girls the breast tissue > > > absorbs more radiation, so he always turns them so that it is taken from her > > > > back. I can't remember how Shriners did it though. > > > > > > > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > > > Ian (8-15-04) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: luckyvtmama <amibeautinet@> > > > infantile scoliosis treatment > > > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:41:09 PM > > > Subject: X-Ray's AP vs. . > > > > > > > > > We have had a lot of different x-rays taken over the past few months and we > > >have > > > > > > been through our share of doctors. We have scoliosis sets for both Abby and > > > > ial..but it's hard to compare them side by side because they are never > > > >the > > > > > > same view. This is very frustrating. I know each doctor prefers something > > > different, but to make sure we get the right X-Ray view when dealing with > >less > > > > > > > experienced local tech's..what is the best standing view? From behind or > >from > > > > > > > the front? And what is that called? AP or PL or something so I can tell the > > > > tech exactly what I want..it would be nice to have some consistency in all > >the > > > > > > > madness.. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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