Surgical History

Gavin had extensive hip surgery (Right hip) in June '08. At that time his hip was 50% dislocated and mishapen. The surgeon cut his femur in half and repositioned it straighter using metal plates and pins. She also did a bone graph using both his bone and cadaver bone to create a deeper hip socket. And finally she cut his inner tendon, a process called a 'tendon release'. Gavin then spent the summer in a body cast- still smiling as always. The goal of this surgery was to straighten his leg and prevent it from crossing over to his left leg, enabling him to stand without pain. The concern was a complete dislocation which causes a great deal of pain, is difficult to correct and often becomes a recurring issue after the first time. X-rays taken 6 months post surgery looked hopeful regarding the success of the surgery.