Riley Grace's Hip Check

**SunKneeMarie** · 04-07-2006

So I mentioned the lump on Riley's right hip that we detected last week.

It was inspected by the pediatrician on Wednesday and she sent us for an X-ray on Wednesday evening. They called with the results today. Turns out the X-ray showed her hip to be out of socket, also known as hip dysplasia. We have an appointment with a specialist next Wednesday, the 11th, where he will evaluate it and we'll go from there.

As you can imagine, another hard day for us. From everything I've read, this is something very treatable, but it can take some time, and the different devices she might have to wear look horrible, although I know they would be necessary. Here's one website I found about it.

http://www.hip-baby.org/index.html

Does anyone else have any personal experience with this?

Loree · 04-07-2006

I hope all goes well with your beautiful baby Riley.

Jacko · 04-07-2006

Char,

I am so sorry that you are having to go through this...seems you have had an awful lot to handle lately! Know that we are sending our best wishes...try to keep your spirits up....she is young and beautiful....and so are you... you will get through the challenges..

I've always admired your spirit...hold tight onto that strength as best you can and give that pretty little girl a big hug from me, (one of) her virtual uncles...and another one to you!

jflattracker · 04-07-2006

Thanks for the update. Poor Riley. That sounds painful. Give her lots of hugs for me.

Sarah and Shane had to have casts on their feet (went up to their knees) because their feet were curved! And Shane had to wear special shoes that were attached to keep his feet facing the right way!

Tesla 573 · 04-07-2006

How scarey to find something wrong with your newborn.......Hang in there SKM.
I know everything will work out perfectly for little Riley Grace. I'll say a little prayer for her.

TAPPY · 04-07-2006

I will say a little prayer for her as well Char....I know you are so worried about this and are gonna google for all of the right info.

Please keep us posted.

MsRubio · 04-07-2006

Oh Char I am so sorry to hear this about Riley...positive thoughts and hugs from us...I just know everything will work out...you are a very strong person...keep your spirits up.

Beachnutt719 · 04-07-2006

My oldest had something similiar. He had to wear special shoes with a locking bar between until he was about a year old. Looked like an instrument of torture but it really didn't seem to bother him any. He didn't walk until he was 15 months old but it seems to have taken care of the problem with no residual effects. Positive thoughts coming your way for Riley Grace.

MN Annie · 04-07-2006

Oh, I'm so sad that Cutie Patootie and her wonderful family have to deal with this

Big Hugs from another 3/22er.

roni · 04-07-2006

Dang it. I am sure it will work out all right.

cpfstich · 04-07-2006

Pat & I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I am sure that things will work out OK in the long run. Hang in there Char!

Daddy B · 04-07-2006

It's treatable. You will all come through it, I'm sure, and it will become a thing of the past.

jamesblonde · 04-07-2006

Char, prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. It is so hard to be a parent and watch your kids go through any kind of pain. Just know that you have all of us here thinking about you and Mike and your precious little girl. Prayer is powerful.

jflattracker · 04-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beachnutt719

My oldest had something similiar. He had to wear special shoes with a locking bar between until he was about a year old. Looked like an instrument of torture but it really didn't seem to bother him any. He didn't walk until he was 15 months old but it seems to have taken care of the problem with no residual effects. Positive thoughts coming your way for Riley Grace.

Did they look like this? This is what Shane had to wear!

They seem so little now! He wears 6 1/2 mens now!

Nerak936 · 04-07-2006

My heart goes out to you, Char..... so sorry to hear of the poor l'il darling's problem!! Good thing she has such a wonderful mom and dad taking care of her!!

((((hugs))))

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SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 26,163	Riley Grace's Hip Check So I mentioned the lump on Riley's right hip that we detected last week. It was inspected by the pediatrician on Wednesday and she sent us for an X-ray on Wednesday evening. They called with the results today. Turns out the X-ray showed her hip to be out of socket, also known as hip dysplasia. We have an appointment with a specialist next Wednesday, the 11th, where he will evaluate it and we'll go from there. As you can imagine, another hard day for us. From everything I've read, this is something very treatable, but it can take some time, and the different devices she might have to wear look horrible, although I know they would be necessary. Here's one website I found about it. http://www.hip-baby.org/index.html Does anyone else have any personal experience with this?

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 14,898	I will say a little prayer for her as well Char....I know you are so worried about this and are gonna google for all of the right info. Please keep us posted. Last edited by TAPPY : 04-07-2006 at 09:40 PM.

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Loree añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: north of Pittsburgh Posts: 9,477	I hope all goes well with your beautiful baby Riley.

04-07-2006	#3 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,798	Char, I am so sorry that you are having to go through this...seems you have had an awful lot to handle lately! Know that we are sending our best wishes...try to keep your spirits up....she is young and beautiful....and so are you... you will get through the challenges.. I've always admired your spirit...hold tight onto that strength as best you can and give that pretty little girl a big hug from me, (one of) her virtual uncles...and another one to you!

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jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,285	Thanks for the update. Poor Riley. That sounds painful. Give her lots of hugs for me. Sarah and Shane had to have casts on their feet (went up to their knees) because their feet were curved! And Shane had to wear special shoes that were attached to keep his feet facing the right way!

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Tesla 573 añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LA...Lower Ala Posts: 6,956	How scarey to find something wrong with your newborn.......Hang in there SKM. I know everything will work out perfectly for little Riley Grace. I'll say a little prayer for her.

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MsRubio Happy Girl Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 6,506	Oh Char I am so sorry to hear this about Riley...positive thoughts and hugs from us...I just know everything will work out...you are a very strong person...keep your spirits up.

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Beachnutt719 añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,972	My oldest had something similiar. He had to wear special shoes with a locking bar between until he was about a year old. Looked like an instrument of torture but it really didn't seem to bother him any. He didn't walk until he was 15 months old but it seems to have taken care of the problem with no residual effects. Positive thoughts coming your way for Riley Grace.

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MN Annie reposado Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,295	Oh, I'm so sad that Cutie Patootie and her wonderful family have to deal with this Big Hugs from another 3/22er.

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roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 25,075	Dang it. I am sure it will work out all right.

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cpfstich el poli Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10,649	Pat & I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I am sure that things will work out OK in the long run. Hang in there Char!

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Daddy B añejo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 10 minutes walk from the Caribbean Posts: 8,987	It's treatable. You will all come through it, I'm sure, and it will become a thing of the past.

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jamesblonde No longer an intern Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Seattle Posts: 7,575	Char, prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. It is so hard to be a parent and watch your kids go through any kind of pain. Just know that you have all of us here thinking about you and Mike and your precious little girl. Prayer is powerful.

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Nerak936 =^. " .^= Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,483	My heart goes out to you, Char..... so sorry to hear of the poor l'il darling's problem!! Good thing she has such a wonderful mom and dad taking care of her!! ((((hugs))))