I didn’t share this with you, but a few months ago, The Boy had x-rays on his knees to determine if he was “knock-kneed” or not. We brought him to our pediatrician after his preschool teachers suggested that his preference for sitting in the “w position” could be causing his knees to turn inward.
If you’ve never taken an almost-three-year old for x-rays, I would avoid it if you can! While having your knees x-rays, you have to stand. Still. A hard task for a toddler, but The Boy did it. We were sent to a specialist, who told us that he is not “knock-kneed” and that sitting in the “w position” was not doing any harm. We learned that his femur has an inward twist, the true diagnosis was femoral anteversion. It can develop in utero, but also tends to run in families.
The doctor told us that with each growth spurt, his knees will likely look a bit more “knock-kneed” as the bones all grow at different rates. She told us that we shouldn’t be alarmed, and that he can sit however it is comfortable for him. He won’t need corrective shoes, he won’t need to be corrected on sitting style. He’s growing and thriving, running and jumping. I was so thrilled when we received the diagnosis.
I am sharing this with you today because I’ve just heard about the Hospital for Special Surgery. The hospital is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. The hospital is located about a 5 hour car ride from me in New York City – and they recently opened the CA Technologies Rehabilitation Center at the Children’s Pavilion providing comprehensive, individualized rehabilitation for both inpatients and outpatients from birth to 21 years. Its multidisciplinary staff includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
The staff at the Lerner Children’s Pavilion evaluate and treat children with neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic, congenital, and sensory integration disorders. The architects that designed it consulted with therapists, parents, and children to ensure the space was child-friendly.
The short video below will show you even more.
The hospital is a non-profit and can be found on Facebook. If The Boy ever needs specialized care in the future, I would not hesitate to drive to New York to visit the Lerner Children’s Pavilion.
What do you look for as a parent when seeking out specialized care for your child?
Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hospital for Special Surgery. A small donation to a charity of my choice was made in my name as a thank you for participating. You should consult with your physician or other health care provider before beginning any rehabilitation/therapy, sports training, or exercise program.
