help in Canada

help in Canada

Jim Butts

6/7/2000

I received this E-Mail I hope some of our good friends from up north may be
able to help. I would use a Pavlik Harness if there were here, not sure what
you use in Canada.

Thanks
Jim Butts

----- Original Message -----
From: Edward Abt < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 12:01 AM
Subject: Leg Brace for infant with possible CHD


> Preventative approach to potential Congenital Hip Displacia
>
> My pediatrican has strongly suggested our one week old infant daughter
> should have her legs placed in the frog position for 3 months as a result
of
> a clicking sound in her hip rotation. She suggested a piece of hard
> cardboard wrapped by a face cloth braced across the knees with a second
> diaper.
>
> Do you or anyone you know make a brace that could hold the legs of this
one
> week old infant in the proper frog like position the pediatrician suggests
> as I feel the cardboard approach is only partially effective. Please
> advise.
> Edward Abt
> (403) 863 - 3333
> <Email Address Redacted>
>