Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Natalie Trice ,
N. M. P. Clarke
Publisher: Nell James Publishers
Imprint: Nell James Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.240kg
ISBN: 9781910923016
ISBN 10: 191092301
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 12 October 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
DDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities and it is remarkable that there is so little information out there. This book is essential reading for parents, and indeed healthcare workers, who are involved in the care of children who have the condition and I would love to see it in clinics around the world. Professor N. M. P. Clarke ChM, DM, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
"""DDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities and it is remarkable that there is so little information out there. This book is essential reading for parents, and indeed healthcare workers, who are involved in the care of children who have the condition and I would love to see it in clinics around the world."" Professor N. M. P. Clarke ChM, DM, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon"
Author Information
Natalie is a freelance writer and blogger who spent the first 15 years of her career as a PR consultant for brands including Cartoon Network, Crowne Plaza, Discovery Channel and T.M.Lewin. In 2013, after a career change to writing, she published an E-book, 'Press Release Writing - An Art Not Rocket Science'. As well as a regular column for Families Magazine, Natalie also writes about DDH, parenting and lifestyle topics for various publications, websites and on her growing lifestyle blog (www.justbecauseilove.co.uk). Natalie lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and two young sons, Eddie and Lucas. Lucas was born with DDH and spent nearly 18 months in various casts and splints after a late diagnosis at five months, an all too frequent occurrence with this condition. Lucas is now six and faces yet more surgery for DDH in the coming months. As well as publishing Cast Life, Natalie has also set up a UK based charity, Spica Warrior (www.spicawarrior.org), aimed at raising awareness of DDH and helping others who are on their journey. Due to her brilliant work on raising awareness of DDH, Natalie has recently been appointed a member of the International Advisory Board for the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
