2 yr old SED -- Osteotomy advice

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Hi all!

, our 2 1/2 yr old with SED, is extremely bowlegged, and is having an

osteotomy done in 2 weeks, both his femur and his tibia. He will wear a

" spica " cast for 2 months (1 month immobile), and braces for 6-8 months

afterward. Does anyone have any experience with this? He is very active

and we are concerned about how he will handle his temporary loss in

mobility. We have stocked up at etoys to hopefully keep his mind stimulated

but we would appreciate any advice on handling the emotional and physical

aspects of this sort of surgery. Even though my husband is a physician, we

really do not know what to expect. Has anyone experienced this surgery?

Thanks!

Laurie, mom to , 2 1/2, and Noah, 9 months

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