Lowcountry Orthopaedics

Theresa K. 

on Birdeye

2 years ago

We brought our 8 year old son here because he was having lots of hip pain that prevented him from playing with other children. He began to lose strength and mobility in that leg as well. After hip and leg Xrays were normal/fine, they told me it must be growing pains there is nothing else it could be. Due to being diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (a condition which can cause you to grow tumors on nerves), I asked if we could check his spine. I was talked down to and told it was unnecessary to investigate that, but if I... read more

Theresa K. 

on Birdeye

2 years ago

We brought our 8 year old son here because he was having lots of hip pain that prevented him from playing with other children. He began to lose strength and mobility in that leg as well. After hip and leg Xrays were normal/fine, they told me it must be growing pains there is nothing else it could be. Due to being diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (a condition which can cause you to grow tumors on nerves), I asked if we could check his spine. I was talked down to and told it was unnecessary to investigate that, but if I... read more