Physio Doctor Check Up

Mike's Lab, Coworkers and, Supervisor

Today instead of physio we had the doctor come in and see Veronica's arm and how it is progressing. All this came about because our next appointment with Dr.Raimondi is (was) fast approaching and while we think she i know perfect we just wanted to know how she is progressing from the physio's point of view. The doctor was wonderful and Veronica did not do a whole lot. They finally clued in that if they try to give her toys she won't do anything but dangle a pen, an identification card, or bottle in front of her she comes alive!!! Overall it was a great check up. They said in comparison to the other children they work with who have the same problem she is top. She has progressed really well and is continuing. YAY!! They don't think she will need surgery and that even if he suggests it we should say no. It seems they don't think children with this problem should have surgery until they are 2-3.

Veronica has a winged scapula (hers does not protrude like the pictures on the link). They examined her to see what her range of motion was. One of the problems with a winged scapula is that it can affect a persons range of motion. Among other things it can cause bad posture and it may be difficult to lift things. They said that as long as the winged scapula does not affect her range of motion she should not need to have surgery on it. A side note - did I already write this?? Mikes coworker has 2 winged scapula's. She never needed surgery but from a young age her mother made her swim. It helped flatten them and sort the muscles out. Another thing we learned today is that veronica will not be bandaged much longer. it is almost too hot for it. When it is so hot the tape will break the skin down easier and cause sores. It will be a nice break for her. The last couple of weeks Veronica has been sucking the thumb bandage off. Today they got some pretty bright pink tape that is more water resistant - too her sucking. She is so pretty in pink! It is also nice that once she can no longer wear the bandage I will start taking her swimming to play. Another of mike's coworkers swims so we will find out where the closest pool is.

Thats all for now!!!