Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Just to say, as posted yesterday, Markell have a UK supplier. I spoke to them yesterday and they can supply boots and bar very quickly. They asked me if I knew about the Ponseti method and said that orders in the UK have quadrupled in the last six months. Perhaps the message is beginning to sink in over here! I know that they supply an adjustable bar and Philip - you may find this helpful. The contact is a Wolstenholme (01604 622886) and he is very helpful/knowledgeable. Does anyone know what make of boots/brace Dr Ponseti uses? Is it Markell or another brand? If it is another brand could someone tell us what it is and, if possible, a website address. We could then find out if they have a UK supplier. On a general note Dr Dietz is coming over to Manchester next month to run some Ponseti training sessions. These are for medical staff rather than parents but if you want any further information you can contact Naomi Davies at Booth Hall Hospital in Manchester. If anyone knows, I would be grateful if you could bring us up to speed on Dr Dietz's background/position. Sorry to show my ignorance. Sam and Mark. Re: Quick advice! Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Just to say, as posted yesterday, Markell have a UK supplier. I spoke to them yesterday and they can supply boots and bar very quickly. They asked me if I knew about the Ponseti method and said that orders in the UK have quadrupled in the last six months. Perhaps the message is beginning to sink in over here! I know that they supply an adjustable bar and Philip - you may find this helpful. The contact is a Wolstenholme (01604 622886) and he is very helpful/knowledgeable. Does anyone know what make of boots/brace Dr Ponseti uses? Is it Markell or another brand? If it is another brand could someone tell us what it is and, if possible, a website address. We could then find out if they have a UK supplier. On a general note Dr Dietz is coming over to Manchester next month to run some Ponseti training sessions. These are for medical staff rather than parents but if you want any further information you can contact Naomi Davies at Booth Hall Hospital in Manchester. If anyone knows, I would be grateful if you could bring us up to speed on Dr Dietz's background/position. Sorry to show my ignorance. Sam and Mark. Re: Quick advice! Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Just to say, as posted yesterday, Markell have a UK supplier. I spoke to them yesterday and they can supply boots and bar very quickly. They asked me if I knew about the Ponseti method and said that orders in the UK have quadrupled in the last six months. Perhaps the message is beginning to sink in over here! I know that they supply an adjustable bar and Philip - you may find this helpful. The contact is a Wolstenholme (01604 622886) and he is very helpful/knowledgeable. Does anyone know what make of boots/brace Dr Ponseti uses? Is it Markell or another brand? If it is another brand could someone tell us what it is and, if possible, a website address. We could then find out if they have a UK supplier. On a general note Dr Dietz is coming over to Manchester next month to run some Ponseti training sessions. These are for medical staff rather than parents but if you want any further information you can contact Naomi Davies at Booth Hall Hospital in Manchester. If anyone knows, I would be grateful if you could bring us up to speed on Dr Dietz's background/position. Sorry to show my ignorance. Sam and Mark. Re: Quick advice! Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Sam Thanks for the info. I have already been in touch with Ketering Surgical Supplies about supplying me with a Markell adjustable bar and have emailed and Mark Wolstenholme on several occasions. I am in Sunderland to see Mr De Kewiet on Monday again and will discuss the options with him. Mr De Kiewiet has informed me that he will be attending a seminar in Manchester in September and will be discussing the issues of appliances with a view to changing the ones that Sunderland use. I assume this will be the same seminar that Dr Dietz is attending. As you are looking at Markell products can I also assume that you are not happy with he appliances supplied by Sunderland?? We have yet to meet in Sunderland although I'm sure our paths have crossed. Philip Re: Quick advice! Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Sam Thanks for the info. I have already been in touch with Ketering Surgical Supplies about supplying me with a Markell adjustable bar and have emailed and Mark Wolstenholme on several occasions. I am in Sunderland to see Mr De Kewiet on Monday again and will discuss the options with him. Mr De Kiewiet has informed me that he will be attending a seminar in Manchester in September and will be discussing the issues of appliances with a view to changing the ones that Sunderland use. I assume this will be the same seminar that Dr Dietz is attending. As you are looking at Markell products can I also assume that you are not happy with he appliances supplied by Sunderland?? We have yet to meet in Sunderland although I'm sure our paths have crossed. Philip Re: Quick advice! Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Sam Thanks for the info. I have already been in touch with Ketering Surgical Supplies about supplying me with a Markell adjustable bar and have emailed and Mark Wolstenholme on several occasions. I am in Sunderland to see Mr De Kewiet on Monday again and will discuss the options with him. Mr De Kiewiet has informed me that he will be attending a seminar in Manchester in September and will be discussing the issues of appliances with a view to changing the ones that Sunderland use. I assume this will be the same seminar that Dr Dietz is attending. As you are looking at Markell products can I also assume that you are not happy with he appliances supplied by Sunderland?? We have yet to meet in Sunderland although I'm sure our paths have crossed. Philip Re: Quick advice! Philip, I'm sorry you're having more problems with Josh's brace. Is there any way you could have a local machine shop cut and lengthen his bar for you either by welding or bolting an extension in the middle of the two pieces? You would have to stress that they try to keep the flatness between the two pieces as best they could. My first suggestion would be to try to get the adjustable bar if at all possible! Does Josh's bar have the bends at the ends where the shoes attach? I've got photos of the Iowa issued bar in the files section under the folder " FAB " for reference (it's a unilateral cf brace). Does Josh have the plastizode inserts in the shoes? (the foam pieces that stick in the heel area) Are the shoes set at the correct outward rotation per your doctor's orders? Until the bar is the correct length, I don't know if any of the " usual " tricks would work. Is it possible to order the bar and shoes directly from the University of Iowa and have them shipped to you in the UK? I'm thinking I should become a distributer of Ponseti method brace equipment and accessories to all of our friends in other countries! I hope you come up with some solutions quickly! Regards, & (3-16-00) > Hello > > This is probably a regular question however Josh's feet are slipping > in his boots and we are having difficulty keeping his right foot's > heel down flat. He is also quite red in the heel area and I am > worried he is developing a blister. The bar is too short and I > think this isn't helping the situation as hist legs and feet enter > the shoes at quite an awkward angle due to this. > > Any advice from all you experts would be appreciated. > > Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 wears Markell Shoes and she is being treated by a Ponseti trained doctor. The website address is: http://www.oandp.com/products/markell/tarso.htm On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 08:52:32 +0100 " Mark " wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 wears Markell Shoes and she is being treated by a Ponseti trained doctor. The website address is: http://www.oandp.com/products/markell/tarso.htm On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 08:52:32 +0100 " Mark " wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 wears Markell Shoes and she is being treated by a Ponseti trained doctor. The website address is: http://www.oandp.com/products/markell/tarso.htm On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 08:52:32 +0100 " Mark " wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.