Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Early X-Ray

My Husband and I decided that we would ask for copies of all ultrasounds/x-rays/reports...anything with information on PFFD and Elsie's leg.  We are 10.5 weeks into PFFD (how old Elsie is) and I finally picked up the image from her first xray when she was not even 24hrs old.  Below is the picture.  I've also quoted the Dr.'s notes on the x-ray report.


  Here is what's in the report:

"FINDINGS:
  BONES:  Images are limited due to the less than optimal positioning.  There is asymetric widening of the left hip with deformity of the proximal left femur which may be developmental subtle lucency about the proximal left femur with slight angulation no gross callus formation but this may represent a fracture.


  CONCLUSION:  Asymmetric widening of the left hip, lateral dislocation with developmental deformity of the proximal left femur there is a relative angulation and a subtle lucency possible fracture, age indeterminate.  Right hip appears more normal but this may also be slightly widened.  The pelvis appears to be well developed.  Clinical correlation and progress studies recommended."

We will share the Ultrasound images as well once we pick those up.  The x-ray is from Borgess and the ultrasounds were taken at Bronson (both in Kalamazoo).  Side note (The right hip has looked normal in every instance since this initial x-ray)