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Congradulations on the birth of your son! Our son was treated by Dr.

Ponseti in Iowa (we live in Georgia) He was a severe cast and was bi-

lateral. It took 6 ponseti casts to acheive correction and he put in

his FAB (shoes brace). Our son started treatment with Dr. P at 5 and

1/2 months after treatment locally had failed and we were awaiting

surgery. He is 9 months now and doing great!!!!! I would find out

your sons Dr.'s trainging and if in doubt go for another opinion with

an Iowa trained Dr.!!!!!!

Best Wishes

and Caleb 3-31-01

-- In nosurgery4clubfoot@y..., " tp021272 " <tom@p...> wrote:

> Hi

>

> I am new to the chat board.

> My son was born on the 19th November (7 weeks old) with his left

foot

> being affected by Talipes.

>

> He is currently undergoing treatment and is in his eight cast. His

> foot is now held in the neutral position and has still to have the

> toes lifted.

>

> Everthing is progressing slowly. His ligament I am being told

> are/were quite tight.

>

> The doctor performing the manipulation is using the Ponseti method

> but I am unsure of her training in the technique.

>

> As a parent I have read as much as I can on the internet about the

> method and I am convinced that it is the best option for my son's

> foot.

>

> My problem is that I have many questions and worries.

>

> Who long should I expect the castings to continue?

>

> Is the casting a slow process or should I be looking for someone

else

> who practices the method and pushes for a quicker result?

>

> Is speed of manipulation an issue?

>

> My fear is that my son only gets one chance with his foot and I

want

> to ensure that he is getting the proper manipulation that gives him

> the best chance for correction.

>

> Scarry times!

>

> Tom