Thursday, September 22, 2005

Status of Rachel's Ankle

Last Thursday, we were told when we left the ER that Rachel's x-ray would be viewed the next day by a radiologist and if there was problem, then we would get a call. Today, we got a letter from the ER. A letter that had been mailed on Monday. It said that the x-rays had been viewed by a radiologist and that it was important that we call so they could speak to us about the results.

Joe called and was told that a bone in her ankle was cracked after all. He was told that it was not out of alignment, but that we should make a follow-up appt with Orthopedics. I picked up the x-rays tonight and Rachel has an appt on Monday morning.

Why didn't the ER call? It seems crazy that they would send a letter. I guess if it was a bad break, they would have called, so I can only hope that the damage is not so bad. I guess we'll all see on Monday. As of last night, she has started to put weight on the ankle. Today she went to school without the crutches, but still wearing the air cast. Tonight it was hurting her more, but that's probably from walking on it all day, rather than from the knowledge that it's cracked.

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