Friday, July 26, 2013

Dr. Appt. 8 months after removal


We saw Dr. Scott on Wednesday. It has been 2 months since our last visit. All is well:

  • She had a standing X-ray and the current rough estimated difference is 2 cm. 
  • Dr. Scott said the difference doesn't grow much at this age. (Unlike from baby to age 9 where it grew from 1.5 cm to 5 cm.)
  • She will have a CT scan in 6 months which will give a much more accurate measurement of her actual difference.
  • He mentioned for the 4th visit in a row that in "a year or two" we can slow the growth of her right leg to make her legs even closer in length. That is a MUCH more simple process than growing the shorter leg.
  • He said she can wear a lift on her shoe if it makes her "feel or function" better.
  • He likes the way her foot looks.
  • He thinks we are close to the end of PT and had a good suggestion of starting to space out our visits more.
  • Next visit is in 6 months. WooHoo!



CT Scan Right before leg lengthening (laying down, not standing)
Standing X-Ray 8 months after removal

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