Dr. Standard (Baltimore CH) and Hunter Sanchez age 13
On May 11, 2010 Hunter underwent extensive hip surgery and returned HOME on May 22, 2010 with a very LONG recovery ahead- many months of bed rest and then A YEAR of Physical Therapy.
UPDATE from mom August 02, 2010-
Back from Baltimore Checkup:
Hunter had a Great appointment.
He is All done with brace...as soon as the Doctor said that he took it right off
Can swim for Pt and recreationally (with some caution)
Slowly may start to bicycle in the coming weeks
Start weight bearing and gradually move up to full over next four to six weeks as long as there isn't pain
Good blood flow
Bone healing
PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go back in 2 months if all is going well.
Hugs
Noelle
Hunter 2010 Post surgery Baltimore & later home
At the age of 8, Hunter complained of leg pain which doctors diagnosed as Bi-Lateral Legg-Calve Perthes Disease- (a rare disease that causes bone death in the ball of both hips due to a lack of blood flow). He went from being a very active child to confinement in a wheelchair.
Hunter had surgery in January 2007 and spent 5 months recovering @ Sinai Hosp in Baltimore, Maryland. He was finally able to come home in May to face a year long extensive Physical Therapy regiment.
On May 11, 2010 Hunter underwent extensive hip surgery and returned HOME on May 22, 2010 with a very LONG recovery ahead- many months of bed rest and then A YEAR of Physical Therapy.
On July 6, 2007, Hunter received the Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit's ACCFCB's 2007 "Courage Award" Recipient at our 3rd annual "TEED OFF FOR TOT'S" Golf Classic Event. The award highlighted the tremendous courage Hunter displayed during his long ordeal and was well DESERVED!
Hunter 2006
Congratulations Hunter on your Recovery! Your friends @ ACCFCB.
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