Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

[Guest guest]

holly,

here is some information from Dr. Ponseti's 2001 article on Relapsing.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nosurgery4clubfoot/message/13223

and (3-17-99)

> Hi all,

> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

of

> the foot up to the toes)?

> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

me,

> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

> nicely.

> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

for

> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

> some comparing.

>

> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

always

> have the tendency to be this way.

>

> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>

> Thanks,

> Holly and

[Guest guest]

holly,

here is some information from Dr. Ponseti's 2001 article on Relapsing.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nosurgery4clubfoot/message/13223

and (3-17-99)

> Hi all,

> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

of

> the foot up to the toes)?

> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

me,

> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

> nicely.

> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

for

> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

> some comparing.

>

> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

always

> have the tendency to be this way.

>

> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>

> Thanks,

> Holly and

[Guest guest]

holly,

here is some information from Dr. Ponseti's 2001 article on Relapsing.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nosurgery4clubfoot/message/13223

and (3-17-99)

> Hi all,

> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

of

> the foot up to the toes)?

> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

me,

> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

> nicely.

> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

for

> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

> some comparing.

>

> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

always

> have the tendency to be this way.

>

> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>

> Thanks,

> Holly and

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

You have a great memory! Emma did have the problem with the toes you

describe and we were told by her local ortho and Dr. Ponseti that it was

nothing to be concerned with. However, she did eventually have a mild

relapse that she is being treated for. I really can't say if the two are

related, especially since Dr. Ponseti says that Emma had a very rare type of

relapse (metatarsus adductus).

Emma has loose ligaments so Dr. P had us discontinue the DBB when she was

just under 2 years of age (she is now 3.5). He now feels that this was

premature by 6 months.

We also felt that something wasn't right but our local ortho kept assuring

us everything was fine even when it was becoming obvious to us that there

was a problem, that's when we called Iowa. It was partly our fault because

we hadn't sent Dr. P any photos for quite some time (over 6 months at least)

but we've also lost confidence in the ortho. So if you're concerned do send

Dr. P some pictures and do so often. We also found it helpful to make some

footprints because they show very well how the bones are oriented when

bearing weight.

As for the knock knees, Emma has them too. I was very knock kneed as a child

but now have fairly straight legs. Dr. P told us that all the most beautiful

women have knock knees. He gave Marlyn Monroe as an example.

I'm sure this has you worried but if it is the beginning of a relapse you've

nipped it in the bud. The shoes may be all you need to resolve it. Emma had

to go back into casts for 3 weeks and still doesn't have full correction

(long story).

There isn't room left on the board for posting pics so we can send them to

your personal e-mail if you like.

Dan &

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

You have a great memory! Emma did have the problem with the toes you

describe and we were told by her local ortho and Dr. Ponseti that it was

nothing to be concerned with. However, she did eventually have a mild

relapse that she is being treated for. I really can't say if the two are

related, especially since Dr. Ponseti says that Emma had a very rare type of

relapse (metatarsus adductus).

Emma has loose ligaments so Dr. P had us discontinue the DBB when she was

just under 2 years of age (she is now 3.5). He now feels that this was

premature by 6 months.

We also felt that something wasn't right but our local ortho kept assuring

us everything was fine even when it was becoming obvious to us that there

was a problem, that's when we called Iowa. It was partly our fault because

we hadn't sent Dr. P any photos for quite some time (over 6 months at least)

but we've also lost confidence in the ortho. So if you're concerned do send

Dr. P some pictures and do so often. We also found it helpful to make some

footprints because they show very well how the bones are oriented when

bearing weight.

As for the knock knees, Emma has them too. I was very knock kneed as a child

but now have fairly straight legs. Dr. P told us that all the most beautiful

women have knock knees. He gave Marlyn Monroe as an example.

I'm sure this has you worried but if it is the beginning of a relapse you've

nipped it in the bud. The shoes may be all you need to resolve it. Emma had

to go back into casts for 3 weeks and still doesn't have full correction

(long story).

There isn't room left on the board for posting pics so we can send them to

your personal e-mail if you like.

Dan &

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the information . I'm praying it's not the beginning of a

relapse, but my better judgement tells me something is up. I'm eager to hear

back from Dr. Ponseti, but at the same time, nervous.

Thanks again,

Holly

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>holly,

>

>here is some information from Dr. Ponseti's 2001 article on Relapsing.

>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nosurgery4clubfoot/message/13223

>

> and (3-17-99)

>

>

>

>

>> Hi all,

>> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

>> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

>> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

>of

>> the foot up to the toes)?

>> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

>> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

>> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

>> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

>me,

>> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

>> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

>> nicely.

>> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

>for

>> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

>> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

>> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

>> some comparing.

>>

>> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

>> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

>> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

>always

>> have the tendency to be this way.

>>

>> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Holly and

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the information . I'm praying it's not the beginning of a

relapse, but my better judgement tells me something is up. I'm eager to hear

back from Dr. Ponseti, but at the same time, nervous.

Thanks again,

Holly

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>holly,

>

>here is some information from Dr. Ponseti's 2001 article on Relapsing.

>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nosurgery4clubfoot/message/13223

>

> and (3-17-99)

>

>

>

>

>> Hi all,

>> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

>> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

>> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

>of

>> the foot up to the toes)?

>> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

>> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

>> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

>> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

>me,

>> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

>> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

>> nicely.

>> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

>for

>> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

>> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

>> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

>> some comparing.

>>

>> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

>> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

>> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

>always

>> have the tendency to be this way.

>>

>> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Holly and

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dan and ,

If has to go back into the shoes, do you have any idea how long it

would be for? Is Emma back in the brace? I was not against her wearing the

shoes until she was 4 if that is what it took but we were fighting against a

flat foot situation also that Dr. Ponseti was concerned about.(Although, her

local pediatrician has told us not to worry about flat foot, it is

relativily common and usually causes no problems for people. If her feet are

possibly regressing at the age of 3, does she stand a better chance if

released from the shoes at age 4 of holding the correction completely

without relapse?

Probably questions you can't answer, but I thought I'd give it a shot and

see what you may have been told or advised.

I have already emailed Dr. Ponseti earlier this afternoon because my

concerns were definite now from what I have been seeing watching her this

afternoon. I so thought we were out of the woods, things have been going so

well and we were so enjoying be finished..........I just hope we haven't

done something wrong.

Also to mention, when I wrote Dr. Ponseti, I mentioned that I am always

correcting for " W " sitting. She does it very often and I am constantly

telling her to fix the way she is sitting (we call the right way for her to

sit, " criss, cross apple-sauce " that my oldest daughter learned in preschool

for sitting cross legged) I asked if this could be contributing to the

problem. So.......we'll see what he says.

I would love to see the pictures of Emma if you don't mind, and if you could

please fill me in a little with her long story that would greatly be

appreciated too.

Thanks so much!

Holly and

RE: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Hi Holly,

>

>You have a great memory! Emma did have the problem with the toes you

>describe and we were told by her local ortho and Dr. Ponseti that it was

>nothing to be concerned with. However, she did eventually have a mild

>relapse that she is being treated for. I really can't say if the two are

>related, especially since Dr. Ponseti says that Emma had a very rare type

of

>relapse (metatarsus adductus).

>

>Emma has loose ligaments so Dr. P had us discontinue the DBB when she was

>just under 2 years of age (she is now 3.5). He now feels that this was

>premature by 6 months.

>

>We also felt that something wasn't right but our local ortho kept assuring

>us everything was fine even when it was becoming obvious to us that there

>was a problem, that's when we called Iowa. It was partly our fault because

>we hadn't sent Dr. P any photos for quite some time (over 6 months at

least)

>but we've also lost confidence in the ortho. So if you're concerned do send

>Dr. P some pictures and do so often. We also found it helpful to make some

>footprints because they show very well how the bones are oriented when

>bearing weight.

>

>As for the knock knees, Emma has them too. I was very knock kneed as a

child

>but now have fairly straight legs. Dr. P told us that all the most

beautiful

>women have knock knees. He gave Marlyn Monroe as an example.

>

>I'm sure this has you worried but if it is the beginning of a relapse

you've

>nipped it in the bud. The shoes may be all you need to resolve it. Emma had

>to go back into casts for 3 weeks and still doesn't have full correction

>(long story).

>

>There isn't room left on the board for posting pics so we can send them to

>your personal e-mail if you like.

>

>Dan &

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly-

My son is still in the DBB and intoes even in the DBB, so I can't help you

there. I was born non CF but with Knock Kneese and they do stay like that.

It hasn't been of any interference:)

>

>Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>Subject: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2003 17:41:40 -0000

>

>Hi all,

>This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

>DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

>problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion of

>the foot up to the toes)?

>I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

>months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

>starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

>for the last couple of days and something just seems different to me,

>I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

>toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

>nicely.

>I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist for

>something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

>anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

>child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

>some comparing.

>

>Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

>knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

>will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will always

>have the tendency to be this way.

>

>Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>

>Thanks,

>Holly and

>

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Holly,

When we were in Iowa in November, Dr. Ponseti mentioned that Rose's toes

were turning in a little. He said it was highly doubtful we had to

worry about relapse. I think he said it was due to her age and the

mobility of the foot. We will be going to Iowa in May (I think) for a

check up.

I had noticed Rose's toes turn in while relaxed, but everything else is

normal. Rose is four now, and she's been out of the brace since

two-and-a-half. Her foot moves very well, so i haven't been too

concerned. It hasn't gotten worse or better, since we saw Dr. Ponseti.

I can try to send you a pic of her foot if she'll let me!

I think you did the best thing in emailing Dr. Ponseti. Please let us

know what he has to say!

Joy

http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE

[Guest guest]

Holly,

When we were in Iowa in November, Dr. Ponseti mentioned that Rose's toes

were turning in a little. He said it was highly doubtful we had to

worry about relapse. I think he said it was due to her age and the

mobility of the foot. We will be going to Iowa in May (I think) for a

check up.

I had noticed Rose's toes turn in while relaxed, but everything else is

normal. Rose is four now, and she's been out of the brace since

two-and-a-half. Her foot moves very well, so i haven't been too

concerned. It hasn't gotten worse or better, since we saw Dr. Ponseti.

I can try to send you a pic of her foot if she'll let me!

I think you did the best thing in emailing Dr. Ponseti. Please let us

know what he has to say!

Joy

http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

My oldest daughter (non-clubfoot) is knock kneed also and is 6 years old and

still shows no signs of her knees straightening up. It's weird, both my

girls started out bow legged (my oldest much more than my youngest (who had

the cf). But my oldest was also born with very mild metatarsus adductus so

both girls have had a lot of " similarities " even though only one was born

with cf.

Auugghh, I can just feel the grey hairs growing with these two girls! (But

they sure are worth it! :-) )

Holly and

Concerns now that we're brace free.

>>Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2003 17:41:40 -0000

>>

>>Hi all,

>>This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

>>DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

>>problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion of

>>the foot up to the toes)?

>>I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

>>months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

>>starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

>>for the last couple of days and something just seems different to me,

>>I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

>>toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

>>nicely.

>>I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist for

>>something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

>>anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

>>child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

>>some comparing.

>>

>>Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

>>knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

>>will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will always

>>have the tendency to be this way.

>>

>>Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>>

>>Thanks,

>>Holly and

>>

>

>

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Thanks ,

My oldest daughter (non-clubfoot) is knock kneed also and is 6 years old and

still shows no signs of her knees straightening up. It's weird, both my

girls started out bow legged (my oldest much more than my youngest (who had

the cf). But my oldest was also born with very mild metatarsus adductus so

both girls have had a lot of " similarities " even though only one was born

with cf.

Auugghh, I can just feel the grey hairs growing with these two girls! (But

they sure are worth it! :-) )

Holly and

Concerns now that we're brace free.

>>Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2003 17:41:40 -0000

>>

>>Hi all,

>>This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

>>DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

>>problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion of

>>the foot up to the toes)?

>>I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

>>months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

>>starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

>>for the last couple of days and something just seems different to me,

>>I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

>>toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

>>nicely.

>>I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist for

>>something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

>>anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

>>child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

>>some comparing.

>>

>>Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

>>knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

>>will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will always

>>have the tendency to be this way.

>>

>>Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>>

>>Thanks,

>>Holly and

>>

>

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Thanks Joy,

Actually when 's feet are at rest they look completely normal like they

always have. It's when she's walking that I notice it. Her feet are'nt over

corrected at all anymore, they are in the neutral possition. Perhaps since

discontinuing the shoes, her feet have moved to the neutral possition and

thus I am noticing a slight turn in her toes that I did'nt notice before

because her feet where sort of turned outward a bit.

Nevertheless, I'm concerned and need to get some pictures off to Dr. P. I'll

let you know what he says!

If you have a chance for the pictures, thanks, I know your busy these days,

so don't worry if you can't. :-)

Holly and

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Holly,

>When we were in Iowa in November, Dr. Ponseti mentioned that Rose's toes

>were turning in a little. He said it was highly doubtful we had to

>worry about relapse. I think he said it was due to her age and the

>mobility of the foot. We will be going to Iowa in May (I think) for a

>check up.

>

>I had noticed Rose's toes turn in while relaxed, but everything else is

>normal. Rose is four now, and she's been out of the brace since

>two-and-a-half. Her foot moves very well, so i haven't been too

>concerned. It hasn't gotten worse or better, since we saw Dr. Ponseti.

>

>I can try to send you a pic of her foot if she'll let me!

>

>I think you did the best thing in emailing Dr. Ponseti. Please let us

>know what he has to say!

>

>Joy

>

>

>http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Joy,

Actually when 's feet are at rest they look completely normal like they

always have. It's when she's walking that I notice it. Her feet are'nt over

corrected at all anymore, they are in the neutral possition. Perhaps since

discontinuing the shoes, her feet have moved to the neutral possition and

thus I am noticing a slight turn in her toes that I did'nt notice before

because her feet where sort of turned outward a bit.

Nevertheless, I'm concerned and need to get some pictures off to Dr. P. I'll

let you know what he says!

If you have a chance for the pictures, thanks, I know your busy these days,

so don't worry if you can't. :-)

Holly and

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Holly,

>When we were in Iowa in November, Dr. Ponseti mentioned that Rose's toes

>were turning in a little. He said it was highly doubtful we had to

>worry about relapse. I think he said it was due to her age and the

>mobility of the foot. We will be going to Iowa in May (I think) for a

>check up.

>

>I had noticed Rose's toes turn in while relaxed, but everything else is

>normal. Rose is four now, and she's been out of the brace since

>two-and-a-half. Her foot moves very well, so i haven't been too

>concerned. It hasn't gotten worse or better, since we saw Dr. Ponseti.

>

>I can try to send you a pic of her foot if she'll let me!

>

>I think you did the best thing in emailing Dr. Ponseti. Please let us

>know what he has to say!

>

>Joy

>

>

>http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Holly,

I just wanted to send you a big cyber-hug because I know how nervous

you were about getting out of the brace. I hope that

it's " nothing " and that you can breathe easily again soon.

I know how you're feeling-

> Hi all,

> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

of

> the foot up to the toes)?

> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

me,

> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

> nicely.

> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

for

> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

> some comparing.

>

> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

always

> have the tendency to be this way.

>

> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>

> Thanks,

> Holly and

[Guest guest]

Thanks ! I've decided not to worry until there is something to worry

about. My husband keeps telling me that, so I'm giving it a try.

I have'nt heard back from Dr. Ponseti yet, I'll let you know when I do.

Holly and

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Holly,

>I just wanted to send you a big cyber-hug because I know how nervous

>you were about getting out of the brace. I hope that

>it's " nothing " and that you can breathe easily again soon.

>I know how you're feeling-

>

>

>

>> Hi all,

>> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

>> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

>> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion

>of

>> the foot up to the toes)?

>> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

>> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

>> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

>> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to

>me,

>> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

>> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

>> nicely.

>> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist

>for

>> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

>> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

>> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

>> some comparing.

>>

>> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

>> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

>> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will

>always

>> have the tendency to be this way.

>>

>> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Holly and

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Holly,

Just a quick note to say that I'm so sorry you have a concern about

's foot. I hope it turns out to be nothing, or something easily

managed. It seems that sometimes, as they grow, these feet go

through " phases " of looking different than they did before. I

sincerely hope that's all it is.

We are so tuned in to every little twitch, bend, turn and wrinkle..

Tonight complained to me sharply, while riding in the

car, " Mommy, my foot hurts! " You can imagine the twinge of worry.. I

asked, " Which foot? " She pointed to her left, the clubfoot.. The

twinge tightened.. I reached back with a bit of dread, and then

figured it out: The back of her tennis shoe was folded over and

poking her in the heel!

Silly story notwithstanding, you and I know that our mom's instinct

is often right. If you continue to feel that something's wrong, I

would say not to let too much time pass. It might be worth a trip to

Iowa, just to be sure, and to be on top of it as soon as possible,

just in case..

Hugs to you and .. I'm thinking of you. Let us know what you

hear.

and

[Guest guest]

Holly,

Just a quick note to say that I'm so sorry you have a concern about

's foot. I hope it turns out to be nothing, or something easily

managed. It seems that sometimes, as they grow, these feet go

through " phases " of looking different than they did before. I

sincerely hope that's all it is.

We are so tuned in to every little twitch, bend, turn and wrinkle..

Tonight complained to me sharply, while riding in the

car, " Mommy, my foot hurts! " You can imagine the twinge of worry.. I

asked, " Which foot? " She pointed to her left, the clubfoot.. The

twinge tightened.. I reached back with a bit of dread, and then

figured it out: The back of her tennis shoe was folded over and

poking her in the heel!

Silly story notwithstanding, you and I know that our mom's instinct

is often right. If you continue to feel that something's wrong, I

would say not to let too much time pass. It might be worth a trip to

Iowa, just to be sure, and to be on top of it as soon as possible,

just in case..

Hugs to you and .. I'm thinking of you. Let us know what you

hear.

and

[Guest guest]

Holly,

Just a quick note to say that I'm so sorry you have a concern about

's foot. I hope it turns out to be nothing, or something easily

managed. It seems that sometimes, as they grow, these feet go

through " phases " of looking different than they did before. I

sincerely hope that's all it is.

We are so tuned in to every little twitch, bend, turn and wrinkle..

Tonight complained to me sharply, while riding in the

car, " Mommy, my foot hurts! " You can imagine the twinge of worry.. I

asked, " Which foot? " She pointed to her left, the clubfoot.. The

twinge tightened.. I reached back with a bit of dread, and then

figured it out: The back of her tennis shoe was folded over and

poking her in the heel!

Silly story notwithstanding, you and I know that our mom's instinct

is often right. If you continue to feel that something's wrong, I

would say not to let too much time pass. It might be worth a trip to

Iowa, just to be sure, and to be on top of it as soon as possible,

just in case..

Hugs to you and .. I'm thinking of you. Let us know what you

hear.

and

[Guest guest]

Dear Holly,

Jordan has been out of the brace for exactly one year. He appears to be

knock-kneed. Dr. Colburn pointed it out to me during J's last appointment

this past March. I said was there anything to be done about it; he said no.

Both sets of his toes point inward; I think they always have. Since he runs

very well, I really don't worry about it. I assume he'll either grow out of

it and will straighten with time and maturity, or he will adjust his gait.

Since Dr. C isn't concerned, I'm not.

I guess if you're really worried, then you know that old refrain; Ask Dr.

P! I kind of consider all things related to his feet to be inconsequential

to his club feet; since foot tweaks of one sort or another run on both sides

of his family.

He probably inherited his knock knees from me. I had the unsuccessful

bilateral tendon transplants on both knees while in junior high, I think, to

correct my knee position. I was told a few years ago that doctors don't

perform that surgery anymore. I can run as well as anybody, or so I

claim--certainly not as gracefully, considering the amount of abuse (from

friends) I endure whenever I run in public! I did not have surgery until

age 12 and 13, which makes me think Jordan will always be knock kneed.

I'm sure somebody else can give you a more scientific assessment of the

situation.

Bye for now!

Eddie and Jordan

Concerns now that we're brace free.

Hi all,

This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion of

the foot up to the toes)?

I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

for the last couple of days and something just seems different to me,

I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

nicely.

I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist for

something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

some comparing.

Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will always

have the tendency to be this way.

Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

Thanks,

Holly and

[Guest guest]

,

I know what you mean about every little twinge, wrinkle, etc. I have been so

out of the " paying close attention " stage for such a long time (while she

was doing so well in the brace) that I had forgotten what it was like to

worry again.

complained on and off about her feet hurting a few weeks before all of

this concern of mine, and I just put in down to growing pains. She was

walking fine and LOVES to be carried (always has) so nothing seemed

" different " . Now, I am hoping that had nothing to do with the present

situation. For all I know, it may not actually be a situation, but I am

waiting eagerly to hear from Dr. P. I just don't want to miss something and

pass up the chance to address it very early.

All that being said, I hope I am not in any way alaming any new parent to

the group (or old for that matter) since is a bit older and had been

in the brace stage already for so long. As with any clubfoot child, they are

all different and their feet react differently to treatment, this is just

's situation for the moment and we just have to take care of whatever

needs to be done (or not done.)

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words! :-)

Holly and

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Holly,

>

>Just a quick note to say that I'm so sorry you have a concern about

>'s foot. I hope it turns out to be nothing, or something easily

>managed. It seems that sometimes, as they grow, these feet go

>through " phases " of looking different than they did before. I

>sincerely hope that's all it is.

>

>We are so tuned in to every little twitch, bend, turn and wrinkle..

>Tonight complained to me sharply, while riding in the

>car, " Mommy, my foot hurts! " You can imagine the twinge of worry.. I

>asked, " Which foot? " She pointed to her left, the clubfoot.. The

>twinge tightened.. I reached back with a bit of dread, and then

>figured it out: The back of her tennis shoe was folded over and

>poking her in the heel!

>

>Silly story notwithstanding, you and I know that our mom's instinct

>is often right. If you continue to feel that something's wrong, I

>would say not to let too much time pass. It might be worth a trip to

>Iowa, just to be sure, and to be on top of it as soon as possible,

>just in case..

>

>Hugs to you and .. I'm thinking of you. Let us know what you

>hear.

>

> and

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I know what you mean about every little twinge, wrinkle, etc. I have been so

out of the " paying close attention " stage for such a long time (while she

was doing so well in the brace) that I had forgotten what it was like to

worry again.

complained on and off about her feet hurting a few weeks before all of

this concern of mine, and I just put in down to growing pains. She was

walking fine and LOVES to be carried (always has) so nothing seemed

" different " . Now, I am hoping that had nothing to do with the present

situation. For all I know, it may not actually be a situation, but I am

waiting eagerly to hear from Dr. P. I just don't want to miss something and

pass up the chance to address it very early.

All that being said, I hope I am not in any way alaming any new parent to

the group (or old for that matter) since is a bit older and had been

in the brace stage already for so long. As with any clubfoot child, they are

all different and their feet react differently to treatment, this is just

's situation for the moment and we just have to take care of whatever

needs to be done (or not done.)

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words! :-)

Holly and

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Holly,

>

>Just a quick note to say that I'm so sorry you have a concern about

>'s foot. I hope it turns out to be nothing, or something easily

>managed. It seems that sometimes, as they grow, these feet go

>through " phases " of looking different than they did before. I

>sincerely hope that's all it is.

>

>We are so tuned in to every little twitch, bend, turn and wrinkle..

>Tonight complained to me sharply, while riding in the

>car, " Mommy, my foot hurts! " You can imagine the twinge of worry.. I

>asked, " Which foot? " She pointed to her left, the clubfoot.. The

>twinge tightened.. I reached back with a bit of dread, and then

>figured it out: The back of her tennis shoe was folded over and

>poking her in the heel!

>

>Silly story notwithstanding, you and I know that our mom's instinct

>is often right. If you continue to feel that something's wrong, I

>would say not to let too much time pass. It might be worth a trip to

>Iowa, just to be sure, and to be on top of it as soon as possible,

>just in case..

>

>Hugs to you and .. I'm thinking of you. Let us know what you

>hear.

>

> and

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I know what you mean about every little twinge, wrinkle, etc. I have been so

out of the " paying close attention " stage for such a long time (while she

was doing so well in the brace) that I had forgotten what it was like to

worry again.

complained on and off about her feet hurting a few weeks before all of

this concern of mine, and I just put in down to growing pains. She was

walking fine and LOVES to be carried (always has) so nothing seemed

" different " . Now, I am hoping that had nothing to do with the present

situation. For all I know, it may not actually be a situation, but I am

waiting eagerly to hear from Dr. P. I just don't want to miss something and

pass up the chance to address it very early.

All that being said, I hope I am not in any way alaming any new parent to

the group (or old for that matter) since is a bit older and had been

in the brace stage already for so long. As with any clubfoot child, they are

all different and their feet react differently to treatment, this is just

's situation for the moment and we just have to take care of whatever

needs to be done (or not done.)

Thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words! :-)

Holly and

Re: Concerns now that we're brace free.

>Holly,

>

>Just a quick note to say that I'm so sorry you have a concern about

>'s foot. I hope it turns out to be nothing, or something easily

>managed. It seems that sometimes, as they grow, these feet go

>through " phases " of looking different than they did before. I

>sincerely hope that's all it is.

>

>We are so tuned in to every little twitch, bend, turn and wrinkle..

>Tonight complained to me sharply, while riding in the

>car, " Mommy, my foot hurts! " You can imagine the twinge of worry.. I

>asked, " Which foot? " She pointed to her left, the clubfoot.. The

>twinge tightened.. I reached back with a bit of dread, and then

>figured it out: The back of her tennis shoe was folded over and

>poking her in the heel!

>

>Silly story notwithstanding, you and I know that our mom's instinct

>is often right. If you continue to feel that something's wrong, I

>would say not to let too much time pass. It might be worth a trip to

>Iowa, just to be sure, and to be on top of it as soon as possible,

>just in case..

>

>Hugs to you and .. I'm thinking of you. Let us know what you

>hear.

>

> and

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Eddie,

I guess I would'nt be too concerned about the toes themselves just pointing

inward but at the same time we are noticing that is running slightly

pigeon toed now. Her feet were always just a little over corrected before

and she ran perfectly. Now, just in a two month period it's odd that she is

starting to run with feet just slightly inward instead of outward.

I have'nt heard back from Dr. P yet, it's been a few days since I emailed

him, so either he's real busy this week or he has'nt made up his mind on

what to tell and advise me of yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I have to

admit, it's taking everything I have not to just throw those shoes on at

night time again until I hear back. I'm not sure if that would be the right

thing to do either, so I'm just in a waiting pattern.

Thanks for the feedback, it was great to hear from you and Jordon again! :-)

Holly and

Concerns now that we're brace free.

>

>

> Hi all,

> This question would be for anyone who's child is already out of the

> DBB brace. Has anyone noticed after discontinuing the brace any

> problems in the metatarsus area of their child's foot (top portion of

> the foot up to the toes)?

> I am asking because has been out of the DBB for almost two

> months now and I'm not sure, but I think I may be noticing her toes

> starting to sort of point inward slightly. I have been watching her

> for the last couple of days and something just seems different to me,

> I have'nt been able to actually pinpoint it, but it seems like her

> toes. Her feet are still nice and flat and her ankles are aligned

> nicely.

> I thought maybe Emma (in Cananda) had been seeing her orthopedist for

> something similar? I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly.Has

> anyone with an older child uploaded any recent pictures of their

> child's feet since they have been out of the brace? I'd like to do

> some comparing.

>

> Also, just out of curiousity, is anyone elses child with clubfoot

> knock kneed? is and I was wondering if it is something that

> will eventually straighten out by a certain age or if she will always

> have the tendency to be this way.

>

> Any info would be helpful, especially concerning her toes.

>

> Thanks,

> Holly and

>

>

>