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  • #16
    Originally posted by Pooka1 View Post
    It's slightly ironic that my horse's radiographs are all digital but my kids' are all film. I can post my horse's radiographs if you like. They are all hooves.
    LOL - I don't think many here would have interest in hoof x-rays, but I would

    Dee
    Dee - Mother of two daughters, both with scoliosis KateScoliKid (16yo) 52* Lumbar curve
    Fusion Surgery 2/9/10 T-11->L-3 @CHKD Norfolk VA
    Jes (20yo) T 3 -> L 3 w/ Kyphosis

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    • #17
      For those who care...

      Here is the offending right hind... (rh meas.jpg)

      This is a hoof that has been damaged by forces originating from the low grade club foot on the same-side front. The digital cushion is crushed and doesn't appear to be coming back in this lifetime. As a result, P3, the hoof-shaped bone in the hoof, assumes a negative palmar angle. The reason it is almost level in this radiograph is because he is wearing a 3 degree wedge pad.

      The really amazing thing about this radiograph is that he has an almost unbelievable 31 mm of sole near the toe. It is ironic that he has such an amazingly healthy hoof apart from the negative PA. This is more than enough to bring P3 slightly positive as it should be and get him out of the wedges. Unfortunately, we have tried just taking off toe but over months, he eventually needs the wedges.

      For comparison, here is the club... (rf meas.jpg) note the relatively large positive palmar angle. This is a low grade club which ironically is not bad enough to restrict correct work or cause lameness but bad enough to slowly ping-pong damage back to the same side hind.

      My horse was correctly diagnosed and has been stabilized for 3+ years. He was never lame but he was NQR. It took a village and some line-up changes to get the correct diagnosis. The overall health of his feet apart of the club syndrome is a testament to expert farriery and spot-on therapeutic shoeing. And the power of no prayer whatsoever.
      Last edited by Pooka1; 10-19-2010, 10:19 AM.
      Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

      No island of sanity.

      Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
      Answer: Medicine


      "We are all African."

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Pooka1 View Post
        The overall health of his feet apart of the club syndrome is a testament to expert farriery and spot-on therapeutic shoeing. And the power of no prayer whatsoever.
        Ah, but you don't know if the *horse* was praying

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        • #19
          True.

          I am just saying I never not prayed so hard in my life over his podiatry issue.
          Last edited by Pooka1; 10-19-2010, 10:19 AM.
          Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

          No island of sanity.

          Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
          Answer: Medicine


          "We are all African."

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          • #20
            Wow Sharon!

            You have orthopedic issues with your animals also! You need to add that to your sig. LOL

            Mother of twins with scoliosis
            Mother of horse with 4 club feet.
            Now 50, the new 51

            Ed
            49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
            Pre surgery curves T70,L70
            ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
            Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

            Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

            My x-rays
            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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            • #21
              Ti Ed,

              I'm sure I was unclear... my horse has ONE club foot on the front right. Due to biomechanics of that in movement (I ride several days a week in the ring, on trail, doing hill work, etc. etc.), this eventually destabilized the same side hind (right hind) which is now his most pathological foot.

              His front left was holding its own but recently presented with a slightly negative PA. That was predicted to happen and is part and parcel with the club syndrome. This is an example of how if you look at 20,000 radiographs like some of these lameness specialist vets do, they can appear clairvoyant with their predicitons. Not magic, just extremely observant and clever in seeing subtle patterns. These specialist vets are truly amazing.

              My Pete's best foot is his left hind which is about normal but could be better. The rest are pathological and he is dependent on therapeutic shoeing to stay sound in work.

              This equine podiatry is sort of fascinating although I would have preferred no need to know this stuff.
              Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

              No island of sanity.

              Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
              Answer: Medicine


              "We are all African."

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              • #22
                December Surgery

                Thanks Karen for starting this thread....

                Lynn (Jacque's Mom) - age 56 - Dr. Boachie - NY - L3-Sacrum revision surgery - Dec. 7th

                Hope all is well!
                1981 Surgery with Harrington Rod; fused from T2 to L3 - Dr.Keim (at 26 years old)
                2000 Partial Rod Removal
                2001 Right Scapular Resection
                12/07/2010 Surgical stabilization L3 through sacrum with revision harrington rod instrumentation, interbody fusion and pre-sacral fusion L5-S1 - Dr. Boachie (at 56 years old)
                06/11/14 - Posterior cervical fusion C3 - T3 (Mountaineer System) due to severely arthritic joints - Dr. Patrick O'Leary (at age 59)

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                • #23
                  Sandie (Sandie_76) - 34yrs old - T10 thru S1 - Dr. Ehteshami, Glendale, AZ - Nov. 4th
                  Sandie
                  Fusion is scheduled for November 4, 2010
                  T10 - S1

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                  • #24
                    When the list looks like it's fairly complete, I'll put all of the names together in chronological order. Can you tell I'm retired?
                    Thanks,
                    Karen
                    Karen

                    Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                    Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                    70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                    Rib Hump-GONE!
                    Age-60 at the time of surgery
                    Now 66
                    Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                    Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                    See photobucket link for:
                    Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                    Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                    tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                    http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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                    • #25
                      Surely there are more . . .

                      Here is the list that I've started:

                      Nov. 2-mgs-age 49-Dr. Tribus-Madison, WI-revision surgery

                      Nov. 3-Raphael-Rafa9876-Dr. Passuti-Nantes, France-T4-L1-age 23

                      Nov. 3-Jessica-age 23-T3-L3- ddb (Dee-mom)

                      Nov. 4-Sandie-Sandie_76-age 34-Dr. Ehteshami-Glendale, AZ

                      Dec. 7-Haley-HaleyMom-Dr. Hey-Raleigh-T3-L1

                      Dec. 7-Irene-Backissues-Dr. Rand-Boston-T8-Pelvis

                      Dec. 7-Lynn-Jacque's Mom-age 56-Dr. Baochie-NY L3-sacrum-revision

                      Jan. 5-Karen-golfnut-age 60-Dr. Lenke, St. Louis-T4-sacrum
                      Karen

                      Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                      Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                      70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                      Rib Hump-GONE!
                      Age-60 at the time of surgery
                      Now 66
                      Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                      Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                      See photobucket link for:
                      Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                      Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                      tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                      http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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                      • #26
                        Add Jenee'

                        For the Nov., Dec., Jan. surgeries, please add Jenee'-Jan. 10-Oregon
                        Karen

                        Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                        Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                        70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                        Rib Hump-GONE!
                        Age-60 at the time of surgery
                        Now 66
                        Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                        Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                        See photobucket link for:
                        Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                        Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                        tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                        http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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                        • #27
                          Surgery Dec 13th with Dr. Lenke

                          Hi all,

                          I am new to the forum but have been reading for a couple weeks. I am sooo happy to have found this site as I have been struggling with the surgery decision for years. I was first diagnosed at 13 with 48T and 56L curves.They said once I reached skeletal maturity it wouldn't increase...well they were wrong. Today my curves stand at 68T and 80L. I am scheduled for December 13, 2010 for surgery with Dr. Lenke. It's been a tough and long decision process but my pain has dramatically worsened over the past six months so I believe it's time. I wish I could put it off for a few more years but it's affecting my everyday activity and severely limiting my once very active lifestyle. I am getting more nervous about surgery each day but am hopeful for a good outcome as Dr. Lenke is expecting. He said I should gain 2-4 inches in height! I was really surprised by this - has anyone had similar results? To those who have had surgery, what was it like? Are you glad you did it? Any replies and insight is MUCH appreciated!!!

                          -Laurie
                          Surgery with Dr. Lenke 12/13/2010
                          Curves T-68 L-80
                          St. Louis, MO
                          Laurie Anne
                          Age 30
                          Pre-Op Curves T68, L80, Kyphosis 48 degrees
                          Post-Op Curves both around 10 degrees
                          Surgery with Dr. Lenke & Dr. Kelly 12/13/10
                          Gained 2.5 inches now 5'9
                          PRE-OP Photos: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...urieScoliosis/
                          5 Mos Post Op: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...s%20Post%20Op/
                          1-Year Post Op: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...r%20Post%20Op/

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                          • #28
                            Laurie,
                            Welcome to the forum. It is a great source of information and way to connect with others with scoliosis. Kelly from Dr. Lenke's office gave me the web sitefor the forum. I will see her on Nov. 17th when I go to Barnes for all of my pre-op tests and thank her personally. Good luck with your surgery on Dec. 13th. I know we have an excellent surgeon!
                            Karen

                            Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                            Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                            70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                            Rib Hump-GONE!
                            Age-60 at the time of surgery
                            Now 66
                            Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                            Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                            See photobucket link for:
                            Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                            Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                            tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                            http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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                            • #29
                              Yes, you both have an excellent surgeon. Laurie, I gained about 1 1/2 inches--which was nice after years of shrinking. I tried to put it off for years too but the last couple years before surgery were just getting worse and worse. I hope both of your surgeries go well! Janet
                              Janet

                              61 years old--57 for surgery

                              Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
                              Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
                              Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
                              Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
                              T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

                              All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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                              • #30
                                Update-Nov. 12

                                Nov. 2-mgs-age 49-Dr. Tribus-Madison, WI-revision surgery

                                Nov. 3-Raphael-Rafa9876-Dr. Passuti-Nantes, France-T4-L1-age 23

                                Nov. 3-Jessica-age 23-T3-L3- ddb (Dee-mom)

                                Nov. 4-Sandie-Sandie_76-age 34-Dr. Ehteshami-Glendale, AZ

                                Dec. 7-Haley-HaleyMom-Dr. Hey-Raleigh-T3-L1

                                Dec. 7-Irene-Backissues-age 65-Dr. Rand-Boston-T8-Pelvis

                                Dec. 7-Lynn-Jacque's Mom-age 56-Dr. Baochie-NY L3-sacrum-revision

                                Dec. 13-Laurie-LaurieAnne-Dr. Lenke-St. Louis-T68 L-80

                                Jan. 5-Karen-golfnut-age 60-Dr. Lenke, St. Louis-T4-sacrum

                                Jan. 10-Jenee'-Oregon
                                Karen

                                Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                                Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                                70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                                Rib Hump-GONE!
                                Age-60 at the time of surgery
                                Now 66
                                Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                                Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                                See photobucket link for:
                                Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                                Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                                tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                                http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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