Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip -DDH

Kim - posted on 04/06/2011

Hello, my daughter was also born with dislocated hips. But that was 16 years ago, and they placed her in a pavlik harness. But here we are 16 years later needing hip surgery, and she and I both are scared to death!! I created a blog because not many parents have issues later on down the road. http://destineesjourney.blogspot.com. Good luck to everyone going through it. My biggest upset was not being able to cuddle my daughter because she was diagnosed the day she was born and by day 2 she was placed in harness.

Kim - posted on 04/06/2011

Hello, my daughter was also born with dislocated hips. But that was 16 years ago, and they placed her in a pavlik harness. But here we are 16 years later needing hip surgery, and she and I both are scared to death!! I created a blog because not many parents have issues later on down the road. http://destineesjourney.blogspot.com. Good luck to everyone going through it. My biggest upset was not being able to cuddle my daughter because she was diagnosed the day she was born and by day 2 she was placed in harness.

User - posted on 03/15/2011

Maureen and Margaret Ann check Steps webs site, face book "i love a kid in a hip cast" page and search hip on facebook lots of others with same issues. don't worry it will be fine

User - posted on 03/15/2011

don't worry you can fit child in a Maclaren buggy or a double buggy or other kind that has no tray. also you can rent or buy car seats for example britax hippo. ask occupational health therapist at hospital for information and help with hoist commode etc if older child

Margaret-Ann - posted on 03/02/2011

My daughter is 21 months. Was he in a cast when he was younger too? Must be awful being in that situation now that he is older. No wonder he's not happy. There must be so many things that he's dying to do. Is he able to move about or do you have to help him with that?

User - posted on 03/01/2011

Good news about your cast off. How old is daughter? Andrew is 6, he had issues at birth to 3 but thought had cleared up. Now in orange hard pants. he can't even sit up properly and is not a happy bunny

Margaret-Ann - posted on 03/01/2011

Hi Louise, out of cast 2 weeks ago. Slow progress but getting there. Still not walking but physio therapist have advised that it could take a while to strengthen her bones and leg muscles. We have bought a walk-along to help. If there's anything you want to ask feel free. Hope all goes well with your LO.

User - posted on 03/01/2011

how are you doing now? out of cast? My son has just been casted so im learning

Maureen - posted on 12/30/2010

Hi there. I have similar questions... My 18month old has just been diagnosed with DDH. Havn't seen the specialist yet but the x-ray shows complete dislocation. She will need an op and the cast I'm assuming. And I'm very worried about the practicalities - nappies, car seat, pram, high chair, child care, keeping her entertained, and how she will cope with her lose of mobility. Anyone's experience/tips would be helpful.