Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Leslis: It's no longer a *requirement* in TX when they enter school. According to the school (since we just enrolled them in PPCD), it's only a requirement when they are older and want to participate in school sponsored sports or school sponsored special olympics. In talking to the people at the DS clinic at Children's, if a child's xrays at 3 are ok, they no longer do periodic follow-up xrays every few years, as long as the child is asymptomatic. If they start showing *neurological* symptoms, then they test again. Judi --- Lesfevr21@... wrote: > Hi all - > There has been so much talk about the spinal x-rays > and I'm not sure if it is > the same in every state but in Texas it is a > requirement when the ds kids > enter school that they have it done. Rudy had his > in 90 when he entered into > the ECI program at the elementary. Just fyi > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 It is VERY important that he is completely still. I had the same problem with Ian not being still for his initial x-rays. Because he was so wiggly, the x-rays showed a much worse curve than it actually was. When we finally went to Shriners they held him completely still & straight. Soooo, it ended up looking like he was resolving when we compared the films from here to the ones at Shriners, he appeared to be getting better. Unfortunately, I never thought to tell Shriners that he was all over the place in the initial x-ray. So, because we thought he was resolving, we wasted precious time. Of course, he ended up progressing & is now in a cast. Anyway, just thought I would share our experience so that you can see how vital it is that the child is completely still and straight. Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) X-rays We are going to Denver tomorrow to have new x-rays taken of Connor. At the last x-rays he was all over the place. How important is it for him to hold still? Does it change the curve if he is squirming all over the place? We were trying to hold him but you can tell from where his hips were that he wasn't straight. We are really trying to decide if his curve is going to resolve or not, so accuracy is very important. Any ideas on getting a wiggly two year old to stand still? Could he have a succer in his mouth - that seems to work for his haircuts? (its a little gross though) Thanks! & Connor (2 - Scoliosis and detethering 9/06) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 , has always had both standing and lying down xrays. The lying down he is normally under anesthesia and the standing literally takes 3 people to hold him still. Me, my husband and an xray tech. Do you have anyone who can help you hold him still? I know how it is with a wiggly child. We know it doesn't hurt, but always throws a big fit when he gets xrays. He is very strong for his size and fights us. And we hold him as tight as we can so we can get a good film. I wish you luck and will pray you guys get a good one this time. Tasha Mommy of twin boys- and 23mths Fort Worth, Texas Mohr wrote: We are going to Denver tomorrow to have new x-rays taken of Connor. At the last x-rays he was all over the place. How important is it for him to hold still? Does it change the curve if he is squirming all over the place? We were trying to hold him but you can tell from where his hips were that he wasn't straight. We are really trying to decide if his curve is going to resolve or not, so accuracy is very important. Any ideas on getting a wiggly two year old to stand still? Could he have a succer in his mouth - that seems to work for his haircuts? (its a little gross though) Thanks! & Connor (2 - Scoliosis and detethering 9/06) --------------------------------- TV dinner still cooling? Check out " Tonight's Picks " on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 It's pretty crucial for accurate films to have him standing still. I know how difficult this can be. It usually took and me to hold Madison. Something that worked for us was putting something like some stickers for her to stare at straight ahead, offering a " bribe " , and lollipops or popsicles. We also practiced standing like a soldier at home so when it was time, that's all we had to say and she finally starting cooperating with that at around age 30 months I think. Better late than never than I guess. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get a great film that shows a self-resolving film. Mohr wrote: We are going to Denver tomorrow to have new x-rays taken of Connor. At the last x-rays he was all over the place. How important is it for him to hold still? Does it change the curve if he is squirming all over the place? We were trying to hold him but you can tell from where his hips were that he wasn't straight. We are really trying to decide if his curve is going to resolve or not, so accuracy is very important. Any ideas on getting a wiggly two year old to stand still? Could he have a succer in his mouth - that seems to work for his haircuts? (its a little gross though) Thanks! & Connor (2 - Scoliosis and detethering 9/06) --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi , The xray tech (at a children's hospital) also should have a few tricks up their sleeves for getting kids attention to help with this. Ask that they have one tech distracting your child and one who actually shoots the xray. That might help. I would go with the sucker if that works!! Let us know how that turns out. Shellie Mohr wrote: We are going to Denver tomorrow to have new x-rays taken of Connor. At the last x-rays he was all over the place. How important is it for him to hold still? Does it change the curve if he is squirming all over the place? We were trying to hold him but you can tell from where his hips were that he wasn't straight. We are really trying to decide if his curve is going to resolve or not, so accuracy is very important. Any ideas on getting a wiggly two year old to stand still? Could he have a succer in his mouth - that seems to work for his haircuts? (its a little gross though) Thanks! & Connor (2 - Scoliosis and detethering 9/06) --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thank you, and Lida! I am on top of this next time.By the way, I heard a CT scan is like a hundred X-rays at once. Of course, I would do it if needed, but that is good info to have in case it is not medically necessary. 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: Lida Kraz <lidakraz@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 7:55:21 AMSubject: X-RAYS Repeat x-rays can cause the ovaries in a girl to remain small-sized. I dont know whether this affects the quantity of eggs or not though. In boys, x-rays can sterilise. Dentists in the UK give a lead apron to women in their child-bearing years when doing x-rays of the teeth. The effect of x-rays has been found to be cumulative even with the low-dose, modern exposure values. Lida in London Re: xrays>>>>Â >>I always have the radiological techs cover Livs ovaries and thyroid.>>>>> We get. Xrays with each cast too. We are on cast #7 not to mention>>> xrays>>> done before casting. One thing that gets me is some techs place>>> something>>> on him to protect his penis and most do not. Can too many xrays make>>> them>>> sterile? I haven't heard about the cancer. I guess we have to out weigh>>> the benefits to the risks.>>> >>>>>> aimeeschwartz68 <aimeeschwartz68@...> wrote:>>>>>>>Hi,>>>>Just wondering if anyone saw that report about childhood xrays and an>>>> increase in leukemia? I am freaking about this. Emma has had around 10>>>> casts (each with an xray) and alternating xray when there is a cast>>>> change so I am thinking in 18 months she has had around 20 xrays>>>> between>>>> dx ones and such and we are not done!! the report claims that 3 or>>>> more>>>> practically doubles the chance of leukemia....do you get xrays in each>>>> cast too?>>>>>>>>Aimee>>>>emma's mommy greenville, sc>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I had a scanogram ( AP bilat ankles, knees and hips) done at the local hospital and was charged $468.00!!!!!! Sheesh and they say we are overcharging.Dr. A Caughlin DC CAC155 NW 1st Ave Day, Or. 97845 office 541-575-1063 fax 541-575-5554 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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