Yesterday Dr. Karlen took new x-rays with Blaire standing. We were able to look at them today. He measured the curvature of her spine at only 14 degrees now, and her shoulders are nice and even. Personally I think it looks better than that sounds, but the goal was 15-20 degrees, so we couldn't be more pleased. Blaire is leaning a little as she is standing, she still has to get used to her new posture. Carla Goodyear suggested we get a few full length mirrors and place them around the house so Blaire can see herself and remember to stand what will now be straight.
This next x-ray show Blaire from the side. It shows how much her spine was able to be de-rotated. The rotation of her spine is what caused the right shoulder blade to protrude, and for that side to be much higher than the other when she bent over. You can see her back is nice and flat now. I was surprised to see how long the screws actually are... they go all the way through her vertebra.
Yesterday Dr. Karlen took new x-rays with Blaire standing. We were able to look at them today. He measured the curvature of her spine at only 14 degrees now, and her shoulders are nice and even. Personally I think it looks better than that sounds, but the goal was 15-20 degrees, so we couldn't be more pleased. Blaire is leaning a little as she is standing, she still has to get used to her new posture. Carla Goodyear suggested we get a few full length mirrors and place them around the house so Blaire can see herself and remember to stand what will now be straight.
This next x-ray show Blaire from the side. It shows how much her spine was able to be de-rotated. The rotation of her spine is what caused the right shoulder blade to protrude, and for that side to be much higher than the other when she bent over. You can see her back is nice and flat now. I was surprised to see how long the screws actually are... they go all the way through her vertebra.
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I was shocked to see the length of the screws also! Almost scary huh? Giselle is so thin that they look almost as long as she is wide!
I hope she is feeling better. Call me if you ever have any mom support questions about being home. The first few days are kinda crazy.
Bobbi
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