If they do the bone graft, the pins are what holds the 2 bones together to let
them heal or fuse together.
And I would say the Dr could answer all your questions if he saw her Xrays, it
really has very little with actually seeing the child. My doc can't tell me
anything until he takes an updated xray every time we see him. Speaking of
which, our next appointment is next Fri Dec 14th 2007.

Blessed Be - Joy & Serenity
(I was diagnosed with DDH in both hips at 6 months old, traction for 1 week,
closed reduction, spica cast for 6 months in 1983. Daughter, Serenity, diagnosed
at birth - Nov 2005 with DDH in left hip. 3 Pavlik harnesses, Rhino brace -
never used it. Open reduction with Pelvic & femoral osteotomy at 18 months,
spica cast for 3 months. X-ray on Oct 5th was excellent! Will be 2 in Nov 07)



----- Original Message ----
From: adamandbrenda <adamandbrenda@...>
To: clickyhipsclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 11:02:46 AM
Subject: [Clicky Hips Club] bone graft, our girl from china.

Thanks for everyone's advice on my question regarding an artificial hip
socket. My question now is, since both of your kids' (Martin & Joy)
circumstances were a little different... can I tell by the xrays if she
might need the pins & plates? Or if it'd just be fixed by surgery & a
bone graft? I haven't taken the films to the pediatric orthopedic
surgeon yet because I haven't received my very final approval from
China on her adoption. And since I don't have her here, we can't file
it to insurance. So, I'm researching what I can & may wait until we get
her home to have her seen personally. Do you think they could tell me
much more without seeing her & just having the films? I know a
consultation would be costly. I don't want to waste the Dr's time or my
money if he has to see her to determine treatment.
Thanks again for any advice. Everyone has been a tremendous help.
Brenda






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