hip dysplasia body cast update

Way back in December, I posted a thread about my toddler needing a body cast for probable hip dysplasia. Another MDC mama was asking how we are doing so I thought I should post this.

We sweated it out for two weeks and then saw the othopedic surgeon. After checking his x-rays..etc.. the surgeon said Kieran's funny walking pattern (limping with one leg turned out to the side) was not due to his hip dysplasia, but due to a gluteal muscle contracture...likely from his difficult breech birth. Good news - no cast! The surgeon said he would outgrow this funny walk in a few months, and he has. What I learned from this experience...
Try not to assume the worst when dealing with frightening medical issues. Even with all the hip dysplasia risk factors that Kieran had...plus the funny walk and the uneven thigh creases...he is fine. I freaked out for two weeks for nothing. If I could have just waited until we saw the specialist I would have saved my family a lot of grief. Ah well, it's all over now, and my toddler is starting to run Thanks to all who gave support during those frightening two weeks.