Just thought I would introduce myself. I'm Rebecca and the mother of a 12 week old son, Aidan. He was diagnosed with clicky hip when he was 2 days old and wore...
Rebecca It sounds good that they have found the problem so early, so there will be a better chance of the treatment working. My daughter's CDH was missed...
Hi Rebecca My daughter, Maddie, who is now 13 months old, was diagnosed with clicky hips at 2 days old and our local hospital tried to treat it initially with...
Hi Hazel, Caroline & Maddie Many thanks for all your kind words. It really helps knowing that there are other people out there going through or have been...
I know this might sound like a stupid question but what is the difference between CDH & DDH? I know that CDH is congenital dislocated hip and DDH stands for ...
... Hi Rebecca, My daughter who has just turned 6 was born with a clicky hip which was discovered when she was 1 day old, she spent 6 weeks in a pavlik harness...
Hi All, Our daughter Abigail has recently had her Hip Spica removed after 12 weeks -oh bliss! However we are a bit concerned about the leg operated on, the...
Hi Sounds ridiculous but I'm not really sure. I only know that maddie has DDH as that is what it says on her notes at hospital. I think CDH might be when it...
... Hi, My daughter who has just turned 6 was exactly the same her leg that was operated on was a bit longer as well but it has now sorted it's self out, it...
... Hi, I have asked my cousin who is a nurse about the difference between DDH and CDH, There is no difference it is one and the same CDH is what it used to be...
Hi Eilanna & Janna, Thanks for the advice regarding post hip spica. Sorry to hear that you both had such a hard time but glad that it has resolved itself. It's...
Thank-you for the info. I thought I was stupid not being able to work it out. Best wishes, Rebecca. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hello everyone,I'm a new member and I would like to tell you a little bit about me. I'm 31 years old and I am a single mum with a daughter who is almost 8....
Thought I would just update you on Aidan. We have had some excellent news and last Thursday we were told that he didn't need to wear his harness anymore. They...
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...
Brenda-- They say the earlier its caught, the easier the treatment. But no matter when its caught, treatment should begin right away and not be put off. I dont...
Brenda, I am sorry to hear of your daughter's diagnosis. It will be okay. Developmental dysplasia of the hip is not the worst diagnosis that your child could...
Dont worry, all of us want our children to be home with us and be safe, happy and healthy. But our children, as well as us, are very strong. Even when it seems...
hi im tuni and my daughter aleena was born with ddh she wored the palvic harness for 8 weeks full time and then 6 weeks part time. she just had an ultrasound...
I posted a introduction message(2432-a little bit about me)on 16/9/07. I still have not recieved any replys, i feel alone and joined because i thought i could...
Hello there I can't really help I'm afraid but wanted to wish you all the best with your daughter. My daughter is just 4 years old and started 6 months of...
Hi You still around? Haven't seen or heard from you in a very long time! Haven't got your email add or mob number now, just wondering how you are? It would be...
... i ... read ... Hi I can't really help I'm afraid sorry, my daughter is only 4 months old and has cdh of the right hip, we are currently under going ...
Thanks andreajean for the tip, i will ask the hospital next time she goes in for her op.Hope all goes well with your daughter and your son,take care kuana ---...
Hello. I posted a while back regarding a little girl that we are adopting from CHina. She has been diagnosed with congenital dislocation of the hip. The...
Hi There Sorry for the late reponse, but I am way behind with all my emails. If you go to the chat forum on the steps website www.steps-charity.org.uk there...
Hi Brenda It does sound like your daughter may need an osteotomy which is an operation whereby a socket is built with a bone graft. This op is "normally" the...
Hi Tuni I would imagine by now Aleena's legs are looking normal and have straightened, it takes a few weeks for the muscles to get working again. Congrats on...
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