Any referrals for Dr, Scher (NY) or other Ponseti approved physicians in CT

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

My wife and I are new to this message board. My wife is currently 21

weeks pregnant with our first child, a baby girl. During her 18 week

ultrasound (and a subsequant Level II ultrasound) it was confirmed

that our child would be born with bilateral clubfoot. Not knowing

what this was, it came as quite a shock. However, with the research

we have done and through message boards like this one, we have come

to understand how treatable this will be. My only concern at this

point is what physician we will trust with our little girl. I spoke

with Dr. Ponseti to get his opinion.

First, let me just say, no one on this board is exaggerating just how

kind and helpful this man truly is. He is a wonderful person and a

tribute to his profession. His staff is equally as impressive.

Dr. Ponseti recommended Dr. Scher from the Hospital of Joint Disease

in New York. Has anyone else visited Dr. Scher? If so, I would

appreciate if you could share your thoughts with us.

The closest Ponseti-approved physician to me is Dr. Mack in

Springfield, Mass, however, he is not on our insurance plan.

Nonetheless, has anyone dealt with Dr. Mack?

BTW, we had an amnio done after learning of the clubfoot. Everything

on the amnio checked out fine, " chromosomally perfect " , as they

said. Of course, we still have to check for other physical defects;

we have a heart ultrasound scheduled in two weeks. We have faith

that the clubfoot will be the only challenge we will have to face.

Any information you can share with us would be appreciated.

Sara and

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Welcome to the nosurgery group, I would love to talk with you and share my

experience. If you would like to talk with someone on the phone I would love

to talk with you. If you mail me off line I can give you my phone number or

give me yours and I will contact you. My email address is

charity@....

Take Care,

Charity and Trenton (8-24-00)

Any referrals for Dr, Scher (NY) or other

Ponseti approved physicians in CT

Hello everyone,

My wife and I are new to this message board. My wife is currently 21

weeks pregnant with our first child, a baby girl. During her 18 week

ultrasound (and a subsequant Level II ultrasound) it was confirmed

that our child would be born with bilateral clubfoot. Not knowing

what this was, it came as quite a shock. However, with the research

we have done and through message boards like this one, we have come

to understand how treatable this will be. My only concern at this

point is what physician we will trust with our little girl. I spoke

with Dr. Ponseti to get his opinion.

First, let me just say, no one on this board is exaggerating just how

kind and helpful this man truly is. He is a wonderful person and a

tribute to his profession. His staff is equally as impressive.

Dr. Ponseti recommended Dr. Scher from the Hospital of Joint Disease

in New York. Has anyone else visited Dr. Scher? If so, I would

appreciate if you could share your thoughts with us.

The closest Ponseti-approved physician to me is Dr. Mack in

Springfield, Mass, however, he is not on our insurance plan.

Nonetheless, has anyone dealt with Dr. Mack?

BTW, we had an amnio done after learning of the clubfoot. Everything

on the amnio checked out fine, " chromosomally perfect " , as they

said. Of course, we still have to check for other physical defects;

we have a heart ultrasound scheduled in two weeks. We have faith

that the clubfoot will be the only challenge we will have to face.

Any information you can share with us would be appreciated.

Sara and

[Guest guest]

Sara and ,

I am not sure where you are located, but for my son, we have used,

and are still using, Dr. Trepeta. He is affiliated with

North Shore University Hospital. While, I am not sure whether he is

approved of by Dr. Ponsetti, Dr. Trepeta does use the Ponsetti

methods in treating clubfoot.

Your story is similiar to what my wife and I experienced, and Dr.

Trepeta has literally treated my son since Day one of his life. My

son, too, was born with bilateral clubfeet.

If you would like more info, feel free to email either at

bfk316@..., or bfk316@...

Good Luck,

Barry

Father of Elliott, age 2

Bilateral Clubfeet