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How To Detect A Spine Injury?
My daughter was kicked by her cousin and hit her spine pretty hard on the stair ledge when she went backward. She was almost 2 at that time. It bruised and started to heal but has maintained a yellowish color for over a year and a half now. Her pediatrician examined it and said there is nothing to worry about. Was hoping for a second opinion as this still causes me concern. Thank you.
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
I agree with your doctor in the fact that there is nothing to worry about.
A spinal cord damage would cause difficulty walking or other problems.
The sign on her skin may be caused by the damage to the soft tissues of the back like a reorganized subcutaneous hemorrhage.
If you really want to do an examination to be sure that there is nothing wrong with your daughter! I would recommend a MRI of the column in that region.
Hope to have been of help!
Greetings!
Dr. Abaz Quka
I read your question and understand your concern.
I agree with your doctor in the fact that there is nothing to worry about.
A spinal cord damage would cause difficulty walking or other problems.
The sign on her skin may be caused by the damage to the soft tissues of the back like a reorganized subcutaneous hemorrhage.
If you really want to do an examination to be sure that there is nothing wrong with your daughter! I would recommend a MRI of the column in that region.
Hope to have been of help!
Greetings!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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