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jean618 · Nov 25, 2008, 06:53 AM

My 5 year old son says his ankle hurts so the doctor ordered x rays and wanted to know if anyone knows what these mean. The foot x ray says there is irregular ossification of the medial cuneiform. But this is a normal variance. The ankle x ray says there is soft tissue swelling medially. What do these mean and is there anything special we need to do? Thanks!

J_9 · Nov 25, 2008, 06:57 AM

Did they mention anything about a stress fracture? Did your son injure himself in any way?

jean618 · Nov 25, 2008, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by J_9

Did they mention anything about a stress fracture? Did your son injure himself in any way?

They both say no acute fracture. The only thing we can think of is he fell of his back about 5-7 days ago.

J_9 · Nov 25, 2008, 07:03 AM

Was there only one set of X-rays taken? How about an MRI?

jean618 · Nov 25, 2008, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by J_9

Was there only one set of X-rays taken? How about an MRI?

There was ankle minimum 3 views and foot minimum 3 views but no MRI.

J_9 · Nov 25, 2008, 07:14 AM

I would have to question the doctor/radiologist and ask them if they think it may be a stress fracture.

Ask your doctor to explain it in terms that you understand.

A stress fracture is a tiny fracture of the bone that does not go all the way through the bone and happens primarily in younger children and athletes.

Did he complain about this directly after his fall?

jean618 · Nov 25, 2008, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by J_9

I would have to question the doctor/radiologist and ask them if they think it may be a stress fracture.

Ask your doctor to explain it in terms that you understand.

A stress fracture is a tiny fracture of the bone that does not go all the way through the bone and happens primarily in younger children and athletes.

Did he complain about this directly after his fall?

No that is why I am not sure if it is related to his fall or not because when he fell it was on his right side.

J_9 · Nov 25, 2008, 07:21 AM

Give your doctor a call and see if he/she can explain the results in detail for you. Unfortunately, we cannot legally give an answer via the internet as we have not read his medical records, nor have we viewed the x-rays.

Joey G · Nov 28, 2008, 08:40 PM

Was there injury to the ankle? At this age, ossification is usually normal finding and in fact the radiologist stated that it is a normal variant. There is some soft tissue swelling which could mean a sprain, contusion etc. He would probably need observation and depending on the degree of incapacitation, just needs TLC at this point. What did your doctor suggest? Just follow his advice.

inthebox · Nov 29, 2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by jean618

My 5 year old son says his ankle hurts so the doctor ordered x rays and wanted to know if anyone knows what these mean. The foot x ray says there is irregular ossification of the medial cuneiform. But this is a normal variance. The ankle x ray says there is soft tissue swelling medially. What do these mean and is there anything special we need to do? Thanks!

Soft tissue swelling means inflammation = swellling warmth redness tenderness. There is no mention of stress or an outright fracture.

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Medial = inside - the side of the large toe.

Did your son get hit in the area just in front [ closer to the ankle ] of his large toe? Or did he twist his ankle outward/ eversion?

If he still hurts in that area or it interferes with walking take your son for another opinion / x-ray.

g&p