We received encouraging news today! Scottish Rite customarily performs a CT two weeks post-op to ensure the hip remains in place. Our hippie's imaging appointment was today. It was previously explained to us that, while the femur could slip back out of socket at any time, it is more likely to occur within the first two weeks. Mommy and Daddy were quite eager for today's results.
Today's CT showed that her femur remains in socket, but not fully in socket. What does this mean? Due to the length of time until we began treating her hip, fat and tissue had grown in the space where the head of her femur needs to rest. Now, the head needs to push out the tissue as it approaches the socket. Her surgeon advised that this is common and that her hip looks good enough to wait until her next OR appointment in four weeks for additional treatment.
On another note, our hippie's medical team advised that she has the freshest (best) smelling cast they have ever seen! No sign of skin irritation or breakdown. Mommy and Daddy feel rather excited about this accomplishment as well. We have achieved over two weeks without a single diaper leak!
One more piece of her puzzle is in place. What to accomplish prior to her OR date in four weeks? Next up, a return to daycare!
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