09/07/02 Hannah Claire was born by Cesarean Section, Examined by Pediatrician. Hip clicks noted. Double diapered first 3 weeks. (Three risk factors, First born, Girl, Breech position).
10/01/02 Orthopedic consul and x-rays. Fitted for Pavlik harness. Referral to Pediatric Orthopedist at Duke. Concern about left hip.
10/15/02 5 weeks, First visit to Duke, Pavlik replaced by Blue Rhino-kicker Pavlik harness. Diagnosis - Bilateral Congenital Hip Dysplasia.
11//05/02 2-months old, Duke visit decision made to try Von Rosen Splint, measured, splint ordered.
11/19/02 Duke visit, ultrasound followed by an examination. Left hip still very unstable.,/p>
12/03/02 Duke visit, decision to attempt closed reduction. No braces until surgery.
12/23/02 Duke visit for pre-op.
12/27/02 3 ½ - months old, arthogram was done followed by right hip closed reduction, left hip open reduction.
02/10/03 5 months old, cast change right hip great progress, left hip still out, decision to repeat open reduction.
03/26/03 Surgery scheduled for cast change.
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