Guest guest Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 Hello to all, It has been awhile since my last post but we have been busy with our trip to Brisbane for Sam's operation. Sam was born with Bilateral Clubfeet. His left foot corrected itself with plastering unfortunatley his right foot did not. He had his first operation at 3 months and has had his second at 3 1/2 years. The surgeon conducted a procedure called a SPLATT( I believe the equivalent in America is a ATTT) We are unsure of it is a sucess as yet, due to him still being in plaster 6 weeks in total. The Dr was really happy and we can see a change in that the toes on his right foot are now straight. The plaster is due off on the 17 Mar 04 and we are definatley excited. I am amazed at Sam's resilience and lack of complaint. We live in a very humid city and he has not once complained. I have only one wish now that this is the end and that there will be no reoccurence. We will have to wait an see. Rheana Sam 9/8/2000 Bilateral Clubfeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Hi Rheana, Sorry to hear that Sam needed these surgeries. Our daughter Emma had the ATTT in November and is doing very well now. Does your doctor practice the Ponseti method? Do you know something about the general acceptance of the method in Australia or just in your area? good luck to you & keep us posted, - Emma, 18-10-99 moderately severe bilateral clubfoot 3 months unsuccessful local casting pending surgery corrected by Dr. Ponseti with 3 casts & tenotomy out of FAB too early, just before 2 yrs old (loose ligaments) relapse, ATTT at 4 years old, doing great. Secomd Operation Hello to all, It has been awhile since my last post but we have been busy with our trip to Brisbane for Sam's operation. Sam was born with Bilateral Clubfeet. His left foot corrected itself with plastering unfortunatley his right foot did not. He had his first operation at 3 months and has had his second at 3 1/2 years. The surgeon conducted a procedure called a SPLATT( I believe the equivalent in America is a ATTT) We are unsure of it is a sucess as yet, due to him still being in plaster 6 weeks in total. The Dr was really happy and we can see a change in that the toes on his right foot are now straight. The plaster is due off on the 17 Mar 04 and we are definatley excited. I am amazed at Sam's resilience and lack of complaint. We live in a very humid city and he has not once complained. I have only one wish now that this is the end and that there will be no reoccurence. We will have to wait an see. Rheana Sam 9/8/2000 Bilateral Clubfeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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