Mackenzie's hip.

We took Mackenzie back to Duke today and unfortunately her hip did not correct itself. Therefore, she has been fitted for a Pavlik harness and has to wear it for 6 weeks. According to her Orthopedic doctor the success rate is 95% - so, we shouldn't see any set backs in the future.

Definition: A Pavlik harness is used in the treatment of hip dysplasia in infants. The Pavlik harness is fit to the baby and holds his or her hips in proper position. By flexing up the legs, and allowing the knees to fall outwards, the hips are held in proper position. By doing so, the hip joint is properly reduced, and the hips will form normally.

With the exception of a few inconveniences like changing her diaper, holding her a bit differently and no baths it hasn't been too bad. We can handle anything for a few weeks, right?!

Only our little princess could make this crazy contraption look cute!

The look on her face is priceless!


We'll go back every two weeks to have it checked - just to assure it is still fitting her properly.