We went to Shriner's again yesterday. We thought it would be just a routine visit (WHY do I always trick myself...nothing is ever routine again!), but they found some problems with Rachel's hips. An x-ray was taken and it seems that her hips are not growing properly in their sockets. The doctor drew all over her x-ray and measured the angle of her hip bone to her femur. It should be under twenty degrees, but one was 38 degrees and one is at 42 degrees. They said that she will need to wear a Pavlik brace. (see picture)
She will need to wear this 24 hours a day for at least a year. Hopefully, it will do the job while she is still pliable, otherwise, she would need surgery.
I am a bit down about this this morning. We were not expecting problems with her hips at this point.
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Oh no. I am sorry Melanie. ((())) It's great that there is technology to help her though. I will be praying for all of you. One step forward, two (or three) steps back....that's how it feels sometimes.
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