About 6 weeks ago we learned Landon needs a bilateral hip reconstruction surgery. At that point, his right hip was only 20% in socket and the structure of the socket is not fully developed to hold the femur. The tendons in his hip and groin area are really tight, so they'll cut and loosen them to add more flexibility. It'll be about a 4 hour surgery, in the hospital for a few days and then recovery in a 6 week spica body cast. I know recovery will be difficult, painful and long but we hope it'll be so helpful long term!
I've had time now to digest the shock and come up with a ton of questions! At our orthopedic consult I had no idea his hips were so bad and that surgery was our only option. Brooke came along for the consult and Landon was in pain from the assessment, there was too much on my mind to really comprehend what the surgeon was saying at the time. It was probably a good thing - she helped ease hearing the news until I could understand more. :)
Today was his pre-op appointment - new x-rays, blood work in case he needs a transfusion, anesthesia consult...and answers to my questions! I talked to another mom who's son had a spica cast and learned great tips for positioning and diapering and found tips online too! The kids understand what recovery will be like, as much as any of us can prepare. We're going to do our best to have Landon be part of as much as possible. Recovering is 6 weeks in a body cast, roughly 6 months to get back to baseline (for typical development, we'll see!), 12 months to begin making progress again. It was really discouraging, especially since he's been about his progress this season but we know this is the best thing for Landon to be in less pain and more mobility, and need to have the end in sight!
Surgery Day in 2 weeks! Keep him in your prayers!
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