Today we spent 3 hours with Luke at Dr. Camp's office. Dr. Camp became Luke's orthopedic surgeon in 2003 when Luke had hip surgery as a result of his arthritis. Though the surgery corrected the destruction of his left hip, it also left his leg shorter because the hip screws crossed the leg's growth plate. We have been waiting for the day that Luke would be done growing and Dr. Camp could correct this through a limb lengthening process. Next Wednesday is the anticipated day of surgery. He will wear this device (see picture) until Thanksgiving/Christmas time.
Luke was so happy to finally reach this milestone. He can't wait for the surgery. He stated that he welcomes the pain, knowing that it's "the beginning of the end" of this journey called "life with arthritis".
We will for sure be thinking about him next Wednesday. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWow, hope everything goes well! You will be in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteThat is bravery! Good luck with everything. We'll be thinking and praying for all of you.
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