Multiple X-ray exams on a short period of time

Hi,

I’m followed my 2 surgeons for my scoliosis.

I have to do the same scoliosis X-ray for the third time, in less than a few weeks.

I did a first X-ray (that I did in hospital A). The first surgeon told me that due to the posture they told me to have on the X-ray was wrong and he couldn’t properly diagnose me, so he recommended seeing me again in a year with a new X-ray.

However I have an appointment with another surgeon in a week, so I decided to make a new X-ray in another hospital, as I knew the 1st X-ray was not properly done.

This time the curve looks quite different from the 1st X-ray! So we are quite confused.

I’m seeing the 2nd surgeon in a week. His secretary recommended us to have an X-ray at their hospital directly - as they work hand-in-hand with the surgeon.

But is it really necessary? I tend to think that 2 X-rays are enough - I know that it’s about the benefit/risk ratio, but I feel like 3 X-rays in a few weeks is quite a lot.

Important note: those are EOS radios, which I think have less radiation.

I did a research on the sub and, if I understand correctly, the radiation is about the cumulative dose over a lifetime, and not about the frequency of X-rays. Is that correct?

Thanks a lot!! I know the question my sound a bit silly but I’m quite worried as I don’t know people around me who have done several X-rays in less than a month.

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