Re: X-Rays at Podiatrist Office

[John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>]

Then, there are those patients who generate a lot of

revenue for the office.



http://www.footcare4u.com/ailments/bunions.html

and

http://www.health.harvard.edu/hhp/publication/view.do?name=FCB



"Buniottes?"



--- Sandra <bengeks@connix.com> wrote:

> In reply to the "Generally, the use of x-rays in

> podiatry is not routine,

> i.e., the patient does not get one every visit."

> 

> When I was in need of help with foot issues,

> buniottes, I had an x-ray

> everytime I went to the office to see what was going

>  on with my feet.  My

> first visit was about 6 years ago and I needed

> corrective surgery then and I

> waited. When I had more time to be off my feet I

> returned, more x-rays a few

> years later and the surgery was scheduled.  After

> the surgery each time I

> came back both feet were x-rayed again and again. 

> Even on my last visit.

> Probably five post-surgerical visits and all

> required x-rays.  I was told it

> was to monitor my healing process.

> 

> I know that the x-ray technician followed the

> "normal" routine of safety

> with the lead apron and going behind the wall.

> 

> The office was part of a Orthopedia group so they

> utlized all the same

> support staff.  I live in Connecticut.

> 

> - Sandy

> 

>

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John Jacobus, MS

Certified Health Physicist

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