Hemi-metameric Shift Scoliosis Dr. Visit

Whew!  What a title, huh?  A hemi-metameric shift scoliosis is a very big name for congenital scoliosis.  It is a rare form of scoliosis, and very rare in boys.  So, when Matthew was formed in the womb, when the spine was coming together, the one side of the spine didn't have a match, also known as the hemivertebra off at the T2 and T5 vertebrae.  Then, further up, there is another side without a match.  So, all in all, he evens out, even though the spine is crooked.  Hope it makes sense!

So, here he is.  Dad dropped us off at the door, and we waited.

Then, we went upstairs and checked into the Orthopedics.

And waited for just a little bit.  They were very timely today!

Off to get changed:

He had 2 sets of X-Rays--one from the waist up (he had to take off his jeans for this one):

and another of just the upper part (Thoracic) of his back.

Then off to get weighed (he weighs 73 pounds)

And then they measured his height (and he is 5 feet tall, yep, tall and slim)

Then, they measured him from fingertip to fingertip (missed this measurement)

Then off to see the doctor

and to view his X-rays.

Everything went great, and he doesn't have to go back for 2 years!!  Praise God!

Blessings!