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her legs had been bent up and the ball & socket had formed but her joint kept popping out,she had to wear a brace for 3 months to keep her legs in certain positions.
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My two year old had hip dysplasia also. Had the brace on for 5 months. She also has strabismus, a condition in which the muscles in her eyes required surgery. She's had two surgeries already and another one scheduled at the end of the month. She wears glasses, and had to wear an eye patch for awhile. Although none of this is what you describe, catbert, in all of these situations, the calmer we stayed, the calmer she stayed. If you are very matter-of-fact with her about wearing the DOC with as little discussion about it as possible, you'll be surprised at how well she'll deal. Say things like, "I know, but it has to stay on. Would you rather watch Barney or Sesame Street?" Good luck.