Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 hi stephani, my son zachary was said to of had " metarus abductus " of the right foot by 2 different doctors, after 41/2 months of casting, no casting and a dbb, i didn't see a improvement, so i got a 3rd opion and that doctor told me he had clubfoot, and he performed a tenotmy and some casting and now his is in the dbb 18hrs a day and his foot looks great. also, his foot was very flexible too, you could easily put it in the correct position .. good luck with everthing, allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 hi stephani, my son zachary was said to of had " metarus abductus " of the right foot by 2 different doctors, after 41/2 months of casting, no casting and a dbb, i didn't see a improvement, so i got a 3rd opion and that doctor told me he had clubfoot, and he performed a tenotmy and some casting and now his is in the dbb 18hrs a day and his foot looks great. also, his foot was very flexible too, you could easily put it in the correct position .. good luck with everthing, allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 i uploaded a photo of bens foot today (in photo section)in which you can see both the thickening of the foot, and the metatarsus adductus. i had no idea that club foot could occur on just one side of the foot, or that in mild cases it could be somewhat flexible, am wondering if that is what is the case with his foot. i want to thank you all for your help and advice, it has helped a great deal! i called to get a referral at te other local military hospital today at ortho, and and also called shriners which is sending up paperwork. in Christ, stefanie joyous wife to terr and proud momma to three arrows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Stefanie, I am by no means an expert, bt to me that does NOT look like MA at all ... it looks like clubfoot or another sort of deformity. His toes (forefoot, really) seem to be drawn down, which is not something that MA causes. MA strictly causes intoeing or " hookfoot " . This is a quote from 1upHealth: a.. The front of the foot is bent inward (toward the midline) at the instep. b.. The back of the foot and the ankles are normal. With a clubfoot, which is a different deformity, the foot will be pointed down and the ankle turned in as well. Here is a link with x-ray photos that might help show the difference - it shows 3 or 4 different deformities of the foot. http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/ortho/oj/1997/oj10sp97p30.html Anyway I hope this helps some, and that you get the answers you are looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Stefanie, This is totally just my opinion, but Bens foot really looks like a clubfoot to me. It has many similarities to a clubfoot that I do not think are evident w/just the metatarsus. I would definetly get another opinion. The picture of the bottom of Bens foot that shows that the outer edge of his foot is not aligned may be something you should have checked soon. Where are you and your husband stationed? We are military as well and I am not sure if you know but you do not have to see a military Dr. If you post again and put something in the subject line like " please look at photos, or is this clubfoot " you will probably get more attention. > i uploaded a photo of bens foot today (in photo section)in which you > can see both the thickening of the foot, and the metatarsus adductus. > i had no idea that club foot could occur on just one side of the > foot, or that in mild cases it could be somewhat flexible, am > wondering if that is what is the case with his foot. > i want to thank you all for your help and advice, it has helped a > great deal! i called to get a referral at te other local military > hospital today at ortho, and and also called shriners which is > sending up paperwork. > > in Christ, > stefanie > joyous wife to terr and proud momma to three arrows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Stefanie, This is totally just my opinion, but Bens foot really looks like a clubfoot to me. It has many similarities to a clubfoot that I do not think are evident w/just the metatarsus. I would definetly get another opinion. The picture of the bottom of Bens foot that shows that the outer edge of his foot is not aligned may be something you should have checked soon. Where are you and your husband stationed? We are military as well and I am not sure if you know but you do not have to see a military Dr. If you post again and put something in the subject line like " please look at photos, or is this clubfoot " you will probably get more attention. > i uploaded a photo of bens foot today (in photo section)in which you > can see both the thickening of the foot, and the metatarsus adductus. > i had no idea that club foot could occur on just one side of the > foot, or that in mild cases it could be somewhat flexible, am > wondering if that is what is the case with his foot. > i want to thank you all for your help and advice, it has helped a > great deal! i called to get a referral at te other local military > hospital today at ortho, and and also called shriners which is > sending up paperwork. > > in Christ, > stefanie > joyous wife to terr and proud momma to three arrows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Stefanie, This is totally just my opinion, but Bens foot really looks like a clubfoot to me. It has many similarities to a clubfoot that I do not think are evident w/just the metatarsus. I would definetly get another opinion. The picture of the bottom of Bens foot that shows that the outer edge of his foot is not aligned may be something you should have checked soon. Where are you and your husband stationed? We are military as well and I am not sure if you know but you do not have to see a military Dr. If you post again and put something in the subject line like " please look at photos, or is this clubfoot " you will probably get more attention. > i uploaded a photo of bens foot today (in photo section)in which you > can see both the thickening of the foot, and the metatarsus adductus. > i had no idea that club foot could occur on just one side of the > foot, or that in mild cases it could be somewhat flexible, am > wondering if that is what is the case with his foot. > i want to thank you all for your help and advice, it has helped a > great deal! i called to get a referral at te other local military > hospital today at ortho, and and also called shriners which is > sending up paperwork. > > in Christ, > stefanie > joyous wife to terr and proud momma to three arrows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Stefanie- I looked at the photo, if this is " your " Ben's photo I disagree with the others and do not think it looks like the " typical " clubfoot. It doesn't look like it is turn up at all. It just looks like it has a deep crease in the foot. It doesn't look like typical MA either because their isn't a crease associated with MA. I would definatley get another opinion. It really doesn't matter what it is as long as they start casting quickly to correct it. Did you send a picture to Dr. P? I'm sure he would be happy to evaluate it for you. That way you could get a doctors opinion and not just our " parental " opinions;) Dr. P will ask for you to hold ben up into a standing position with a little weight beared on his feet. Then he'll need a picture of the front of the foot and the back of the foot to help assist you with a diagnosis. If you need Dr. Ponseti's email address let us know. Like I said he is happy to help ALL parents regardless if you are a patient or not. > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot >Subject: bens foot (photo) >Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 17:34:41 -0000 > >i uploaded a photo of bens foot today (in photo section)in which you >can see both the thickening of the foot, and the metatarsus adductus. >i had no idea that club foot could occur on just one side of the >foot, or that in mild cases it could be somewhat flexible, am >wondering if that is what is the case with his foot. >i want to thank you all for your help and advice, it has helped a >great deal! i called to get a referral at te other local military >hospital today at ortho, and and also called shriners which is >sending up paperwork. > >in Christ, >stefanie >joyous wife to terr and proud momma to three arrows! > _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 I found some more information while searching for info on my DD's MA and here are a few possibilities, which would actually put the deformity somewhere between Simple MA and Clubfoot. I bolded the two possibilities. I would think that with the hindfoot involved, casting would still be the best option, but that is just my uninformed opinion! lol Name Description 1. Simple metatarsus adductus Abnormal forefoot to rearfoot relationship, with all metatarsals adducted in the transverse plane at Lisfranc's articulation 2. Metatarsus adducto varus Presents when the adducted metatarsals have an associated frontal plane varus deformity 3. Metatarsus primus adductus Occurs when only the first metatarsal is medially deviated and where the first intermetatarsal angle is greater than 15 degrees 4. Complex metatarsus adductus Exists when an additional valgus deformity of the rearfoot occurs. In this case, the calcaneus, cuboid and navicular are all rotated laterally beneath the talus, and the terms serpentine or Z-foot are adopted 5. Talipes equinovarus Classic clubfoot, with the components, metatarsus adductus, rearfoot varus and equinus 6. Cavo adducto varus Identified when the metatarsals are adducted with associated rearfoot varus You should be able to look up/do a search for serpentine or Z-foot and find a photo (I came across one, but failed to save the page) and prob the same with Cavo adducto varus. Angel and Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 EEK, the bold didnt work, but the ones I was looking at were #4 and #6. Angel and Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 EEK, the bold didnt work, but the ones I was looking at were #4 and #6. Angel and Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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