Hello. I am new to this group. We are adopting a little girl from
China. I was told up front that she has a cleft lip. However, just
recently, after we committed to adopting her, we were told she has
congenital hip dislocation. The orphanage says she just started
walking at 24 months & then they noticed a limp. I find it hard to
believe they just now noticed it, but there's nothing I can do but
argue that point. I called a pediatric orthopedic surgeon today who
works with Riley's Children's hospital in indiana. My question
was "Should she get her surgery immediately in CHina or wait for us
to get her & have to wait 6 months?" The drs office strongly advised
for us to wait until she comes home, which I agreed. I do not have
any of her medical reports regarding this condition yet, so I could
only ask general questions. My question for any of you is
this....has any of you had a child diagnosed with this later (at
around 2 yrs)? Is surgery 100% effective? How bad is this surgery?
How long do they have to wear casts? Do all kids who go through
surgery have to wear the casts? Do walkers also wear the harness or
is that mainly for infants? I am so new to this...sorry. They tell
me she's not in any pain, she's walking with a limp. Is it possible
for her not to be in any pain?
Please help!
Thank you in advance,
Brenda L