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[scotty138]

We went to see the pediatrician on Monday. M has had an extra skin fold/roll on one leg since 2 months which can be a sign of hip dysplasia. It's his only sign so we are just watching it. On Tuesday our pedi had another kid with the same thing and the parents opted for an x-ray. The x-ray confirmed hip dysplasia. Now the pedi is giving us the option to x-ray. M doesn't crawl traditionally, only really army crawls. He lifts his left leg weird when he tries. Now I'm worried.

Would you risk the radiation to rule out hip dysplasia, keeping in mind M has had a ton of radiation exposure already?

[minae01]

Jan 11, 2017 12:07:28 GMT -5 scotty138 said:

We went to see the pediatrician on Monday. M has had an extra skin fold/roll on one leg since 2 months which can be a sign of hip dysplasia. It's his only sign so we are just watching it. On Tuesday our pedi had another kid with the same thing and the parents opted for an x-ray. The x-ray confirmed hip dysplasia. Now the pedi is giving us the option to x-ray. M doesn't crawl traditionally, only really army crawls. He lifts his left leg weird when he tries. Now I'm worried.

Would you risk the radiation to rule out hip dysplasia, keeping in mind M has had a ton of radiation exposure already?

Is there any other way to diagnose? What's the danger of leaving it untreated?

[scotty138]

minae01 The only way to diagnose is through x-ray.

@pennygirl2013 She just mentioned that the longer it waits the harder it is to treat. She really didn't push one way or the other, just wanted to give us the option.

[richaroodo]

Jan 11, 2017 12:50:06 GMT -5 @pennygirl2013 said:

scotty138 , I think in that case I would do the x-ray so I could start treatment right away if he was diagnosed. 

I agree with this. If treatment wouldn't start immediately then I would wait. Will he have more upcoming radiation exposure for his kidney issue?

[scotty138]

Jan 11, 2017 13:08:57 GMT -5 richaroodo said:

Jan 11, 2017 12:50:06 GMT -5 @pennygirl2013 said:

scotty138 , I think in that case I would do the x-ray so I could start treatment right away if he was diagnosed. 

I agree with this. If treatment wouldn't start immediately then I would wait. Will he have more upcoming radiation exposure for his kidney issue?

Yes. He has had a VCUG and will need another one in 3-6 months.

I had 2 good friends in HS diagnosed with testicular cancer as teenagers. It really scares me.

[richaroodo]

Jan 11, 2017 13:56:08 GMT -5 scotty138 said:

Jan 11, 2017 13:08:57 GMT -5 richaroodo said:

I agree with this. If treatment wouldn't start immediately then I would wait. Will he have more upcoming radiation exposure for his kidney issue?

Yes. He has had a VCUG and will need another one in 3-6 months.

I had 2 good friends in HS diagnosed with testicular cancer as teenagers. It really scares me.

That's tough. Maybe call his urologist and get their thoughts on additional radiation exposure.

[None]

I would do the Xray. I am not patient and it weight on my mind if I did not. 
That being said follow your gut. 

[scotty138]

Thank you for the advice! We are going to do the x-ray since it is considerably less radiation than the other tests he has had/needs. It feel like it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't scenario, but I really need to know.

I can't imagine him needing surgery or a cast/brace so hopefully it turns out to be nothing. Good vibes are appreciated!

[None]

scotty138, hoping its nothing

[richaroodo]

Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way.

[Courtniko]

I hope it is nothing. It would weigh to heavily on my mind, so I would also get the x-ray.

[minae01]

I think that you are making the right decision. I would have the xray done as well, especially since you're noticing some other symptoms. I would be concerned about the exposure, also, but knowing what's going on with his hip seems to be more important.

[rubykitten]

Good luck Scotty! Hoping it is nothing

[wineallthetime]

I hope it's nothing! I'd 100% do the x-ray though.

ETA: That's just me though, that's a tough decision!