Hip dysplasia update...

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So, bad news about my niece Courtney.  I guess her hip has never been in place.  So, this means bad news for the little one. 
Surgery (end of February - beginning of March)
Then FULL BODY CAST for 6 months.
Then braces for 12 weeks.
I haven't talked to my sister but I can only imagine how devastated she is...I'll keep you posted.

Boo!!

shannanicole

Try not to worry too much.  *hugs* I went through the same regiment, they said I'd probably never walk and I ended up being a very successful track athlete and have minimal problems.  I know Amber and Danica have similar histories.

AmberOH

Yep, me too!  I think I had the full body cast for a year though, then braces for six months.  I was two when I had the surgery and have also made a much better recovery than what they expected!  I ran track, was a cheerleader & played softball, and have never had any issues.  Last 2/28, I had to have a total hip replacement (the doctors always said that arthritis would set in at an early age) because my hip joint was virtually completely disintegrated.  I was fine until the age of 28 or so, then I could really feel the effects of the arthritis coming on, and began noticing some restrictions in activities, and eventually in day to day things.  I had the hip replacement at age 31, and am now doing great once again!  I'm sure Courtney will have the same fabulous results & be back to be a toddler in no time!  Feel free to have your sister e-mail me if she wants more specifics or just reassurance!  I'll be thinking of them in the coming months! 

triumphantreturnofplanningbug

I don't have my own success story, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that things work out as wonderfully for your niece as they did for our local nesties!

Danica1

That's exactly what happened to me. My parents found out when I was about two months old. I was in a body cast for a year and then braces for a few months. I had special shoes that I had to wear to learn how to walk. I ran and did track in school and did normal kid things. The only thing I can't do well is sit indian style and I can't do the splits. I'm having problems now, but I'm 34. It's time for my hip to be replaced and I might consider it this year.

I'll keep your niece in my thoughts and prayers. She's gonna be just fine though.

HUGS