Develpmental Dysplasia of the Hip Posted: 07-16-04 22:49pm
I was diagnosed with the bilateral ddh at
the age of six months. After spending the
next six months of my life in a brace, my
parents were told everything was perfect.
Yet, at the current age of 20 I continue
to experience severe pain in my left hip.
Throughout my life I have seen no doctor
other than a general practitioner and had
no more than simple x-rays to examine the
problem (which he says proves there is
nothing wrong with my hip)... But I have
no medical insurance to cover jumping from
doctor to doctor to find one to help me.
Does anybody have any suggestions or
advice for me? What can be done;
anything? Do I just have to live with the
pain? What questions do I need to ask the
doctor?
