Lydia has a mild case of congenital hip dysplasia, a condition related to her Fibula Hemimelia. We knew from early on that at some point she would need a pelvic osteotomy (hip surgery) to correct it. In a way this is a preventative measure; it will prevent a possible hip dislocation later on in life. This is critical to maintaining mobility, since people who have hip dislocations often suffer permanent disability of some level as a result. This is especially important for a child undergoing leg lengthening, since it adds pressure to the hip. The research I have done and testimonials from other parents indicate these procedures are *very* successful and rarely are there complications. So the time has come, she and her Mom are off to Florida tomorrow, for surgery on June 22nd. I will stay at home with Eliza this time.
The surgeon, Dr. Paley (truly the best of the best!), plans the following procedures:
- Dega Pelvic Osteotomy
- Reduction of hip subluxation
- Ligamentum Teres reconstruction
Stay tuned for more news!
- Tim
3 comments:
Hiya all .... its a sunny beautiful californian morning in Saltaire, England, and we are all thinking of you Lydia and hoping everything is going to go really well and that you return home soon.
We miss you all very much after your stay here. And Red still goes around the house with your little slipper.
much much love
auntie joolz xxxxxxx
And clear and pretty as a peach here in Florida - now if I can just find a great present for Lydia - she is getting so big!
psst - I know a secret about lydia - lydia loves lobsters!
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