Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Bethany Gaby had hip dysplasia, with a dislocated hip for years. Initially we chse do do nothing about it, as she was still able to weight bear and step assisted (she cannot walk independently.) Her dislocated hip caused leg shortening. We had her shoe raised up so that her legs were equal. However, last year, Gaby developed pain in that hip. After long hard discussions, we consented to surgery. We knew her mito issues were more of a danger with surgery, and this was complicated as she is also on a ketogenic diet. All went smoothly though, and Gaby has recovered well. She had an osteotomy to her hip (bone graft to reform the hip socket), and also an osteotomy and limb shortening to her femur. The draw back from waiting so long to have the surgery was that there was no way they could 'pull' her femur down into the new socket. The leg was shortened and re-directed into the new socket. She was in a hip spica plaster for 6 weeks post op (that was the worst!!) She has fully recovered and is 'back on her feet' with no pain! Her leg is obviously still shorter and requires a built up shoe, but her hip is stable, and she is pain free ne Mum to Gaby aged 9. PDH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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