Laura was in the cast for 12 weeks after her reductions. They changed the cast after 6 weeks. I mostly relied on larger sized t-shirts and socks or bigger...
Daynna, My daughter was 4 1/2 m when she underwent the closed reduction & addutor tenotomy. She recently finished up her time in the spica cast and is now in a...
I'm glad that you are working towards making sure that others in your situation receive the care and attention they deserve. I wish you the best! I hope Maia's...
Hey Julie, We spoke to the doctor's nurse and she ordered the gortex before surgery. They come in a 2 pack, so there is enough for 1 cast change. The doctor...
Hi Trina, I would love to see some pics of Jemma in her cast. I appreciate all the help I am receiving on this site. Thanks so much. Daynna Maine ... like me...
Hi Natalie, Thanks you for the great tips. I am going shopping today and will pick up these items you suggested. Anything to make life easier. I am so glad...
Glad to hear all the good news. I don't post much anymore but read most post everyday. Just an update on Dawson, she is scheduled to have her plate and ...
Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone knows anything about successful chiropratic care in dealing with a hip baby due to have closed reduction on Thursday. I have...
In my experience the Dr. does not have an understanding in how to care for the baby in a Spica. The hospital nurses were not much help either. I can't speak to...
Thanks for posting your great news! I would take that wedding present any day. Lisa mom to Cameron, next appt end of September ... pleased ... change ... that...
Daynna, Is the surgery being performed at a regular hospital or a children's hospital? If a children's hosp. they may have a family life counselor who could...
Our daughter Ella, 14 mo., will be going into traction on the 8th and is scheduled for a closed reduction around the 22nd. We have had trouble with Ella and...
Hi everyone I haven't popped in to this site for ages so i'm a bit behind with all the news. My daughter Ellie, 2 was diagnosed with ddh right hip at 9 9 ...
I would suggest know her exact weight pre and post spica, so you can monitor her weight during her time in the Spica. Otherwise you will have to guestimate...
Hi, My daughter Marissa is almost 15 months old and also only weighs 18lbs and 5 oz. We had the same concern with her in the spica, since she was NG tube feed...
Hi, our 14m old daughter has just learnt to stand in the last couple of weeks, but she will often let out a bit of a whiney cry/squawk when she is standing,...
Thankyou Lisa for all of your wonderful tips and advice. I will be using this information as we prepare for Maegan. You mentioned the gortex liner. I asked...
Hello, I can not answer about Chiropractic care vs. Closed reduction but I can say that if you are not getting the information that you need I would definatly...
Hi Daynna, Our doctor was the same way as far as answering questions goes and I always hated it. Luckily, his nurse was sometimes helpful. She is the one who...
Hi all, I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to say hello to you all, as I just joined this group. It looks like quite an active group, which is nice. Why am I...
Thanks Lisa for calming my nerves. I did get to speak to the surgeon today, but he told me that he does not use gortex liners in spica casts. What should I...
--Hi Erik, I'm a new memeber as well. My daughter had very sensitive skin as well going into a hip spica. When they do her closed reductions make sure the...
Daynna, I wanted to welcome you to the group. I have a couple of comments on your posts. Surgeons tend to be particular about the liner and material that they...
Thanks Eva for the help. I did indeed get to speak with the surgeon today. He is putting a fiberglass cast with a cotton liner from what I understand. My...
Hi, everyone! My daughter Maclaine has been in the Spica 1 week today. She is definitely struggling with the lack of mobility, but is tolerating it better...
Hello everyone, Okay so maybe I am freaking out a bit too much on the type of cast Maegan will have. I admit to being quite overwhelmed by this whole ordeal....
Hi Daynna, Marissa was very cranky when she woke up. She wouldn't calm down at all for the nurse, but when I was allowed back there to hold her she did a lot...
The problem with pushing for a goretex liner is that I think that most surgeons treat it as a bit of a religious issue. They tend to be wedded to one method...
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