Hi everyone!
My surgery is getting closer now (it's scheduled for Sept. 23rd!), and next week I have an appointment for bending xrays. According to my ortho's nurse, she has to go with me in order to make sure I am positioned correctly for these films. I am a bit confused - I thought bending xrays were just me bending to each side to check for curve flexibility? Why would I need to be positioned? The appointment letter I received also listed six separate angles/poses/whatever you call 'em.
What has your experience been with bending xrays, and what did they tell you exactly?
Thanks and have a great day!
--Steph
dx age 13, wore Charleston Bending Brace until 17
34* degree thoracolumbar curve has increased to 52* since skeletal maturity
anterior fusion/instrumentation planned for 09-23-09
likely T10 - L3 or L4
My surgery is getting closer now (it's scheduled for Sept. 23rd!), and next week I have an appointment for bending xrays. According to my ortho's nurse, she has to go with me in order to make sure I am positioned correctly for these films. I am a bit confused - I thought bending xrays were just me bending to each side to check for curve flexibility? Why would I need to be positioned? The appointment letter I received also listed six separate angles/poses/whatever you call 'em.
What has your experience been with bending xrays, and what did they tell you exactly?
Thanks and have a great day!
--Steph
dx age 13, wore Charleston Bending Brace until 17
34* degree thoracolumbar curve has increased to 52* since skeletal maturity
anterior fusion/instrumentation planned for 09-23-09
likely T10 - L3 or L4
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