Guest guest Posted November 20, 2001 Report Share Posted November 20, 2001 Hello everyone. I'm not sure you remember me. I gave birth to a son AJ on March 7th. AJ was diagnosed inutero at 17 weeks with idiopathic clubfeet. He also had a onian Translocation of the 13th and 14th chromosome. At 12 days old I took AJ to see Dr. Herzenberg for treatment of his clubfeet. After seven casts, a tenotomy and full time in the DBB's, Aj is now on bed time only with the DBB's and his feet look great. My concern regards his development. Because of the genetic problem AJ has been to see a genetics specialist and a neurologist at Childrens Hospital in Philadelphia. After several blood tests it was determined that genetically he is fine. Apparently the translocation was inherited from me, and since I'm OK he should be OK. However he is having some developmental delays regarding his gross motor skills. At 8 months he is still not rolling over. He also does not like to stand or put weight on his feet when held upright, nor does he push up with his arms when on his stomach. However, he does sit up by himself when placed in a sitting position. He is alert and loves to sit in his walker and throw all his toys on the floor and wait for someone to pick them up. He also likes to laugh and finds his brothers and and his sister very amusing. My question is, has anyone else experienced these types of delays with their clubfeet kids? The doctors were not sure if the casting and shoes had anything to do with him not reaching these milestones. Since they did not have any other clubfeet kids treated at such a young age to compare his development with. What do you think? I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks, and AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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