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mahina

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17. The image on the right is taken from the bottom up.

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Thu Apr 27, 2017, 02:46 PM

Apr 2017

The bone looks like it healed around the screws and plate. Maybe the screws are poking through the other side. That would make sense.

I actually feel for the guy. Good luck Chaffetz. Think about what a drag it would be if you were uninsurable as this is a preexisting condition.

May it enlighten him and be as painless as possible.

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Someone who can read x-rays -- do these pictures make sense to you? [View all] pnwmom Apr 2017 OP

methinks he doth protest too much. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #1

That does seem odd. What a weird precedent to set. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #2

Says nothing about why he suddenly needs to leave Washington. Orsino Apr 2017 #18

He's missing this crucial 3rd Xray OnDoutside Apr 2017 #9

Ah, yes. Now I understand. pnwmom Apr 2017 #13

Good one! mountain grammy Apr 2017 #16

Lol Meowmee Apr 2017 #22

lol. JHan Apr 2017 #26

Similar X-rays Meowmee Apr 2017 #3

Thanks. And welcome to DU, Meowmee! pnwmom Apr 2017 #14

You're welcome 😊 Meowmee Apr 2017 #21

The second image looks like its a more zoomed in view of the heel from the back, Vesper Apr 2017 #4

bottom up view of the heel? looks healed to me. pansypoo53219 Apr 2017 #5

I'm sure there's a screw loose. Not so sure it's in his foot. n/t JHB Apr 2017 #8

LOLOLOL! rusty fender Apr 2017 #19

good one. MFM008 Apr 2017 #36

couldn't he continue working with the use of a wheelchair ? JI7 Apr 2017 #6

You would think wouldn't you. .. KelleyKramer Apr 2017 #25

I want to see xrays of trump's original ankle problem that he used to avoid the draft BSdetect Apr 2017 #7

Yeah, me, too. pnwmom Apr 2017 #12

They're both a bit truncated. OilemFirchen Apr 2017 #10

LOL. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #11

Unfortunately I do know what that is. mahina Apr 2017 #15

The image on the right is taken from the bottom up. mahina Apr 2017 #17

Thanks, Mahina. pnwmom Apr 2017 #20

The bones do not have to necessarily poking through the skin. The major risk is an riversedge Apr 2017 #34

So even twelve years later an infection can develop? pnwmom Apr 2017 #37

He deserves to be criticized Meowmee Apr 2017 #23

My tab before insurance was 23,000.00 mahina Apr 2017 #24

I've got a leg full of plates and screws.... Historic NY Apr 2017 #27

So, now that he has admited that pre-existing condition on national television Doreen Apr 2017 #28

Here you go... procon Apr 2017 #29

Okay, now I can visualize that better. Thanks! pnwmom Apr 2017 #31

Thank you for that. May I ask if you think it's a good idea to remove the stainless steel hardware? mahina Apr 2017 #39

If he isn't satisfied with his doctor's advice, he should see another specialist. procon Apr 2017 #41

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. mahina Apr 2017 #42

I think it's funny that he felt it necessary alwaysinflux Apr 2017 #30

I know. Who does that? No one. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #32

Legit x-rays. Metal hardware can be a big problem including cancer. democratisphere Apr 2017 #33

He may be a moron MFM008 Apr 2017 #35

Sorry you had to deal with that. mahina Apr 2017 #40

He fell from a ladder? jberryhill Apr 2017 #38