my daughter- updated- good news!

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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Lisa
    Lisa,
    Great news about your beautiful Allison! Amen!!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • amyb15
    amyb15 Member Posts: 109 Member

    Lisa
    Lisa,
    Great news about your beautiful Allison! Amen!!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    Lisa
    That is great news!!!

    Lisa
    That is great news!!! You did not need something else to worry about. Glad all turned out ok.
    Amy
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Lisa
    My daughter has an overgrowth on the outside of her right knee shaped sorta' like a "J". We became aware of it when she was 5 yrs old. Other than it hurting some when she runs or over exerts it has been fine. She is 22 now.

    Glad all is well w/your daughter. Take Care Lisa.

    -Pat
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Whew!
    Thanks for the update!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    amyb15 said:

    Lisa
    That is great news!!!

    Lisa
    That is great news!!! You did not need something else to worry about. Glad all turned out ok.
    Amy

    What a relief!!!!
    Good news to start the day with. Happy for you and your family, Lisa......steve
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    Yea!
    Good to hear and glad you've got an action plan:)
    Have yourselves a great w/end.

    -Craig
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    What a relief!
    I am so happy for the good news for your daughter! Thanks for letting us know. I bet you are breathing a sigh of relief!
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Awesome
    That is wonderful news. Ok a big sigh :)

    Kim
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    great news!
    Now you can breathe easier and get back to concentrating on your healing! I know you are relieved to know your daughter won't be going through that major surgery, at least for now! Prayer works!
    mary
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    I KNEW it was going to be okay!!
    That's a relief.


    Brooks
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Lisa
    Good news, I bet you are really relieved. My daughter has some wierd bony thing by her knee. Sometimes bothers her a bit like coming down after serving in volleyball. Other than that she really doesn't complain about it. She has had it for years, I think junior high time and she is 31 now. She lives in downtown Chicago so she walks and bikes a lot and very active in sports and exercise. Get it checked from time to time but unless it causes problems think about just leaving it alone.

    Take care - Tina
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Whew!
    Whew! Great news! Just what you needed, right? I'm so glad everything is going to be fine.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • thready
    thready Member Posts: 474
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Great news
    Lisa,
    Awesome news! (But orthopedic surgery gives me the heebe geebies! When I was in school I fainted in the OR during a hip replacement surgery, it is funny now lol)

    Take care
    Jan
  • crazylady
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
    great news
    Lisa,

    I'm so happy to hear this news. I know what a relief it must be for you.

    Jamie
  • crazylady said:

    great news
    Lisa,

    I'm so happy to hear this news. I know what a relief it must be for you.

    Jamie

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  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    Thanks for the update
    I am so very happy for you and the rest of your family.
  • abmb
    abmb Member Posts: 311
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    wonderful news
    That's wonderful news. Thank God. Now you can breathe again. Take care and God Bless. Margaret
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Great News
    I am very glad to hear that everything turned out okay. When it comes to our kids, things sure do drive us crazy and are worrisom, but great to hear she is fine and now you can breathe some.

    *HUGS*
    Beth
  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    lisa42 said:

    good news!
    Allison saw the orthopedic specialist today about the bump on her leg... good news!
    He says she has an osteochondroma, which is a benign overgrowth of bone right at growth plate at the end of the fibula bone (which is the smaller leg bone in the calf, on the outside of the knee down to the ankle). He said hers is small enough that we don't need to do anything right now & he wants to check her again in six months. I asked how could he be sure it's benign & didn't we need to do an MRI or take a biopsy to be sure. He said, no, he's positive of what it is, due to its shape and appearance.
    He added that it may start to bother her at some point, then they would need to remove it. I had feared the surgery for it would be a big deal, but he said since it's not part of the fibula bone, just an outgrowth, they'd just open the skin and saw the bony growth off. Thank you to all who commented and prayed. Such a relief!!!!!

    Lisa

    Glad to hear
    I'm glad to hear this is one thing you don't need to worry about for now. Whew!