update on knee

At first it was thought she had cellulitis, but had no relief from antibiotics. On Thursday the bone scan showed osteomylitis which is a serious infection in the bone and they ordered an MRI for Friday. Then on Friday afternoon they determined that she did not have osteomylitis. Somewhat good news is that she does not have a severe infection where the femur and knee join but it is just to the bone and has not entered the bone. Jodie was discharged from the hospital last night (Friday night) and for the rest of the weekend home health will give her IV antibiotics at home and then on Monday Dr. Moses will decide if we need to continue the IV or can we go to oral antibiotics.

We have an appointment soon to see a new doctor (physiatrist), Dr. Katz, and we pray that he will be able to help Jodie continue to heal.

God bless you all and thanks for your continued prayers for Jodie.

Update on Jodie

We just noticed over the weekend that Jodie has been experiencing some pain in her right knee. Mama took Jodie to see the orthopedist this afternoon and she is concerned that something doesn’t look quite right with Jodie’s leg. They will conduct a Doppler study to check for blood clots and will also perform x-rays on her hip and femur. As a precaution, she is being admitted to Greenwood Hospital and treated with IV antibiotics until the cause is determined. We will update as/when we know more.


Thanks as always for your concern and prayers!