Hip Surgery is Scheduled

I received a call today from the Orthopedist. Elle's surgery to correct her hip-displasia is scheduled for October 2nd at 8:30 a.m. We have one of the best Orthopaedic Surgeons and hope that this surgery will give Elle the flexibility to move her leg in a way that will make sitting possible for her. We still have the Neurological issue that hinders her, but we feel that correcting the hip will help. It will also allow her the ability to walk without a limp when that day comes. Dr. Loveless will preform an open-reduction and femoral shortening. Basically, a section of the femur will be removed allowing the ball at the top of the femur to be brought down and aligned with Elle's hip socket. Her hip socket is still very flat and will have to be hollowed out. The ball is then properly positioned. Elle will then be placed in a Spica Cast. Although we have not gotten the final word, I believe she will be casted from the waist down. She'll remain in the cast for 6 weeks!! We will need to get a special car seat that is designed to fit the cast. Needless to say, it will be a very long 6 weeks. More details to come.