My 11 year old granddaughter and her mom live with me. GrDaughter was sent home from fifth grade in late spring with a note saying she failed her scoliosis screening. (Winging was noted on the report.) Before we could make an appt. with the Dr. for this, she developed hives (which was a recurring health issue in the early part of the year) and had to get into the Dr's office for that. While he was treating her for hives, I mentioned the scoliosis screening failure. He did a quick check, having her bend over with her shirt off. He said he saw nothing unusual and he doubts that there was anything to be concerned about.
I am not satisfied, as I see the winging of her shoulder blades. (At least that is what I think they are describing winging as. Her should blades stick out more than what I think is normal. Her tummy also sticks out more than I think it should. She is trim, but in dance class her belly always sticks out more than the other girls. Could scoliosis be a front-to-back thing, instead of side to side?
My daughter and granddaughter are very happy to drop the issue, but I still have concerns. Does it sound to you like she got the normal check after a scoliosis report? Nothing was measured, he just eye-balled her in passing. I am trying not to borrow trouble, but am still concerned. From your experience, what should a doctor's check be like?
I am not satisfied, as I see the winging of her shoulder blades. (At least that is what I think they are describing winging as. Her should blades stick out more than what I think is normal. Her tummy also sticks out more than I think it should. She is trim, but in dance class her belly always sticks out more than the other girls. Could scoliosis be a front-to-back thing, instead of side to side?
My daughter and granddaughter are very happy to drop the issue, but I still have concerns. Does it sound to you like she got the normal check after a scoliosis report? Nothing was measured, he just eye-balled her in passing. I am trying not to borrow trouble, but am still concerned. From your experience, what should a doctor's check be like?
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