Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Our new baby (not our son with scoliosis) actually has a sacral dimple that sounds like what you are talking about. I attached a picture. Let me know if you can't see it. Our pediatrician was completely unconcerned and didn't feel it needed to be looked at what so ever. I, however, pushed to be thorough after the scoliosis. We had an ultrasound done and everything looks perfect. Nothing to worry about. They said that they are VERY common and occur in 3-8% of children. We were told to think of it as a birthmark. They can be genetic and my husband does have one too, with no problems. I hope that helps. Let me know if you want to chat more about it. Good luckJennMommy to Cole (3) and Max (6 months) 1 of 1 Photo(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 goodness! I havent heard of any parents on here mention hernias or possibility of hernias presenting themselves after casting. I have a question too.... Do any parents have children with pectus excavatum? Logan has it....and I think is the reason his ribs want to flare...I didnt know if it was possible for the pectus to get better after casting when they can stretch those chest muscles more.... Thanks all.. Logan's mama 19 months old, 45 down to 0 in 6th cast. From: and Leah Jeffries <scottandleah@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 12:44:22 PMSubject: Re: Sacral Dimples Hello,I am new to this group. My daughter Joy has infantile scoliosis (along with other issues, cleft lip/palate and some others) and has had 3 casts and now in a brace. She is 2 1/2. To answer Emma-Jane, my daughter had a sacral dimple and the orthopedic dr's went ahead and did an MRI to make sure she didn't have a tethered cord before they did any casting/bracing. She did not have any issues with it thank goodness. Question: My daughter just got out of her cast 2 weeks ago and into a brace. The day after she received a brace she showed signs of a hernia and is now waiting to get it surgically repaired. Could this have been caused by the casting/bracing? Any thoughts or advice on that would be appreciated. On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:36 PM, NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...> wrote: Bex has one and it can mean things like tethered cord or not. It's case by case, I think. But if you see one you should rule things out, esp. spinal conditions. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com) From: emmajaneellis <emmajaneellis@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 5:44:35 PMSubject: Sacral Dimples Hi there,re: Holly, 17 months old, congenital scoliosis (hemivertebrae L3)Just wondering if anyone has experience with this type of sacral dimple.Holly has a dimple in her bum crease. It is small and shallow, and you can easily see the base of it.Both orthopedic surgeons we have seen (in Sydney Australia) have looked at it and said it was innocent and nothing to be concerned about.Both surgeons also said that there was no need for an MRI any time soon, but we are getting one soon anyway for our own reassurance.I have read that they are not any cause for alarm if they are in the 'gluteal crease' (aka butt crack), but on further reading saw that meant if it was within and inch of the anus and had no hair coming from it.Holly's dimple is shallow and small. It has a few tiny white blonde hairs in it (same as the very fine hair on her back) and it is more like 2 inches from the anus (but still within the butt crease).Just wondering if anyone had a child with this type of dimple, and what the outcome was.Here's hoping those orthopedic surgeons know what they're on about!Emma-Jane -- Leah Jeffries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 ,Yes my daughter, Joy, has pectus excavatum too. I haven't noticed yet a difference but I can see how it might help it. :)On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM, Medlin <amanda.medlin@...> wrote: goodness! I havent heard of any parents on here mention hernias or possibility of hernias presenting themselves after casting. I have a question too.... Do any parents have children with pectus excavatum? Logan has it....and I think is the reason his ribs want to flare...I didnt know if it was possible for the pectus to get better after casting when they can stretch those chest muscles more.... Thanks all.. Logan's mama 19 months old, 45 down to 0 in 6th cast. From: and Leah Jeffries <scottandleah@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 12:44:22 PMSubject: Re: Sacral Dimples Hello,I am new to this group. My daughter Joy has infantile scoliosis (along with other issues, cleft lip/palate and some others) and has had 3 casts and now in a brace. She is 2 1/2. To answer Emma-Jane, my daughter had a sacral dimple and the orthopedic dr's went ahead and did an MRI to make sure she didn't have a tethered cord before they did any casting/bracing. She did not have any issues with it thank goodness. Question: My daughter just got out of her cast 2 weeks ago and into a brace. The day after she received a brace she showed signs of a hernia and is now waiting to get it surgically repaired. Could this have been caused by the casting/bracing? Any thoughts or advice on that would be appreciated. On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:36 PM, NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...> wrote: Bex has one and it can mean things like tethered cord or not. It's case by case, I think. But if you see one you should rule things out, esp. spinal conditions. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com) From: emmajaneellis <emmajaneellis@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 5:44:35 PMSubject: Sacral Dimples Hi there,re: Holly, 17 months old, congenital scoliosis (hemivertebrae L3)Just wondering if anyone has experience with this type of sacral dimple.Holly has a dimple in her bum crease. It is small and shallow, and you can easily see the base of it. Both orthopedic surgeons we have seen (in Sydney Australia) have looked at it and said it was innocent and nothing to be concerned about.Both surgeons also said that there was no need for an MRI any time soon, but we are getting one soon anyway for our own reassurance. I have read that they are not any cause for alarm if they are in the 'gluteal crease' (aka butt crack), but on further reading saw that meant if it was within and inch of the anus and had no hair coming from it. Holly's dimple is shallow and small. It has a few tiny white blonde hairs in it (same as the very fine hair on her back) and it is more like 2 inches from the anus (but still within the butt crease).Just wondering if anyone had a child with this type of dimple, and what the outcome was.Here's hoping those orthopedic surgeons know what they're on about!Emma-Jane -- Leah Jeffries -- Leah Jeffries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks for the medical definition of butt crack. Ha! My Liv didn’t have a sacral dimple. Im sure you have already gotten feedback on this. Just wanted to say thanks for the definition. He heHRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of emmajaneellisSent: Friday, January 21, 2011 6:45 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Sacral Dimples Hi there,re: Holly, 17 months old, congenital scoliosis (hemivertebrae L3)Just wondering if anyone has experience with this type of sacral dimple.Holly has a dimple in her bum crease. It is small and shallow, and you can easily see the base of it.Both orthopedic surgeons we have seen (in Sydney Australia) have looked at it and said it was innocent and nothing to be concerned about.Both surgeons also said that there was no need for an MRI any time soon, but we are getting one soon anyway for our own reassurance.I have read that they are not any cause for alarm if they are in the 'gluteal crease' (aka butt crack), but on further reading saw that meant if it was within and inch of the anus and had no hair coming from it.Holly's dimple is shallow and small. It has a few tiny white blonde hairs in it (same as the very fine hair on her back) and it is more like 2 inches from the anus (but still within the butt crease).Just wondering if anyone had a child with this type of dimple, and what the outcome was.Here's hoping those orthopedic surgeons know what they're on about!Emma-Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Funny! I’ll have to check myself. Ha!HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of tonya williamsSent: Friday, January 21, 2011 8:45 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: Sacral Dimples I just noticed that I have one and after looking (awkward moment,lol) that both my husband and older daughter have one along with Nora. So I guess it is more common than I thought. Tonya PerkinsAsheboro,NCmother of ,12 & Nora,4 scoliosis, acid reflux9th cast, down to 12* in castGreenville Shriners,SC From: emmajaneellis <emmajaneellis@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 8:44:35 PMSubject: Sacral Dimples Hi there,re: Holly, 17 months old, congenital scoliosis (hemivertebrae L3)Just wondering if anyone has experience with this type of sacral dimple.Holly has a dimple in her bum crease. It is small and shallow, and you can easily see the base of it.Both orthopedic surgeons we have seen (in Sydney Australia) have looked at it and said it was innocent and nothing to be concerned about.Both surgeons also said that there was no need for an MRI any time soon, but we are getting one soon anyway for our own reassurance.I have read that they are not any cause for alarm if they are in the 'gluteal crease' (aka butt crack), but on further reading saw that meant if it was within and inch of the anus and had no hair coming from it.Holly's dimple is shallow and small. It has a few tiny white blonde hairs in it (same as the very fine hair on her back) and it is more like 2 inches from the anus (but still within the butt crease).Just wondering if anyone had a child with this type of dimple, and what the outcome was.Here's hoping those orthopedic surgeons know what they're on about!Emma-Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I’ve seen a few kiddos with hernias over the years, but am not sure exactly what the cause(s) were? I hope other mums will chime in.HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of and Leah JeffriesSent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 10:44 AMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: Sacral Dimples Hello,I am new to this group. My daughter Joy has infantile scoliosis (along with other issues, cleft lip/palate and some others) and has had 3 casts and now in a brace. She is 2 1/2. To answer Emma-Jane, my daughter had a sacral dimple and the orthopedic dr's went ahead and did an MRI to make sure she didn't have a tethered cord before they did any casting/bracing. She did not have any issues with it thank goodness. Question: My daughter just got out of her cast 2 weeks ago and into a brace. The day after she received a brace she showed signs of a hernia and is now waiting to get it surgically repaired. Could this have been caused by the casting/bracing? Any thoughts or advice on that would be appreciated.On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:36 PM, NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...> wrote: Bex has one and it can mean things like tethered cord or not. It's case by case, I think. But if you see one you should rule things out, esp. spinal conditions. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3.5 years old, in 9th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 63 degrees to 14.6 in cast. You can read Bexon's Story on www.GirltoMom.com) From: emmajaneellis <emmajaneellis@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 5:44:35 PMSubject: Sacral Dimples Hi there,re: Holly, 17 months old, congenital scoliosis (hemivertebrae L3)Just wondering if anyone has experience with this type of sacral dimple.Holly has a dimple in her bum crease. It is small and shallow, and you can easily see the base of it.Both orthopedic surgeons we have seen (in Sydney Australia) have looked at it and said it was innocent and nothing to be concerned about.Both surgeons also said that there was no need for an MRI any time soon, but we are getting one soon anyway for our own reassurance.I have read that they are not any cause for alarm if they are in the 'gluteal crease' (aka butt crack), but on further reading saw that meant if it was within and inch of the anus and had no hair coming from it.Holly's dimple is shallow and small. It has a few tiny white blonde hairs in it (same as the very fine hair on her back) and it is more like 2 inches from the anus (but still within the butt crease).Just wondering if anyone had a child with this type of dimple, and what the outcome was.Here's hoping those orthopedic surgeons know what they're on about!Emma-Jane-- Leah Jeffries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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