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Pavlik Harness

Lilie had more x-rays at her appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Wednesday. She does have a dislocated hip. The doctor placed her in a pavlik harness for six weeks. Every two weeks we will return to the doctors for more x-rays and the harness will be tightened.

We were instructed that for the first two weeks she is not allowed to have the harness off at all. We are going to have to change her clothes and diapers around the harness. It is a little difficult right now,but it should become easier with practice.

She was really frustrated the first day that she was in the harness. She has now adjusted very well. She was really happy for the first full day of being in the harness. I hope that it will get easier from here.