| Developmental
Dysplasia of the Hip |
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| No Click |
| Our Story: Our
daughter was diagnosed with Developmental Dysplasia of the
Hip when she was 10 months old. When she was born her hip
easily slipped in and out of its socket which was noticed
by a “click” that was made
when manipulated. With future doctors visits to the pediatrician
the “click” could not be duplicated and therefore
never followed up on. In hindsight her hip was already dislocated
and therefore there was no “click”. |
| 10 Months |
| At her well
baby appointment in her tenth month her doctor noticed a
length differential of about an inch and a half. We were
referred to the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
www.lifebridgehealth.org. After x-rays were taken we were
made aware that her hip was dislocated and that her legs
were indeed the same length. Her hip joint had seated itself
above the socket and had created its own socket. |
| Dysplasia |
| Her Dysplasia
could be treated with a surgery to release the tendons and
then spica cast that would remain on for 4-6 months to insure
that the hip would remain in the correct spot. |
| What is a spica
cast? |
| A spica cast
(also called a hip spica cast or body cast) immobilizes the
hips and thighs so that bones or tendons can heal properly.
If the child is younger it's usually put on in surgery while
the child is sleeping. The cast is generally changed every
four to six weeks. |
