Cast Life: a Parent's Guide to DDH : Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Explained

Trice, Natalie/ Clarke, N. M. P. (FRW)

Nell James Publishers（2015/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 216 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781910923016
• DDC分類 618.927

Full Description

When a child is diagnosed with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) parents experience a wide variety of emotions and responses, often having an overwhelming need to understand everything about the condition and what the future holds for their child. This exceptional and comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about DDH. Providing explanations of this common condition, outlining the various treatments involved, and detailing what life may be like for you and your child in a cast, this invaluable book also deals with the emotional side of DDH. Written by a parent of a child with DDH specifically for other parents, this book doesn't bombard you with medical jargon, but equips you with the knowledge and facts you need to understand and get to grips with DDH.With comments and case studies from other parents as well as expert comment and advice, Cast Life is a must have book for anyone on their DDH journey.

Contents

AcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionChapter 1of the Hip: the factsChapter 2: Dealing with the DDH diagnosisChapter 3: Pavlik harness treatment and careChapter 4: SurgeryChapter 5: Spica castsChapter 6: HospitalChapter 7: Cast lifeChapter 8: Diet and cast lifeChapter 9: Family and relationshipsChapter 10: Life post castChapter 11: LucasChapter 12: Case studiesChapter 13: Equipment and resourcesIndex