Re: Interested in late walkers

March 29, 2004

My son Jake (born with Lt clubfoot) was delayed in his physical

milestones. He was in serial casts for 6 wks, then the tenotomy surg

followed by 2 2-week casts. Then the dbb 23/7 for about 3 mos, then at

night for about 9 mos or so. Anyhow he was delayed with his milestones.

By 9 mos old he wasn't rolling over onto his tummy and would only roll

to his back in one direction. He also couldn't go from lying to sitting

on his own. So our ped referred us for PT. Jake progressed fairly

quickly--he finally started crawling just short of 11 mos old. He

started walking at 15-16 mos. He needed a LOT of encouragement to walk

on his own. We actually blew bubbles for him to reach for, to get him

to take a few steps on his own. Once he started, tho, he was off and

running!!

Have you tried PT yet? A physical therapist might have some ideas for

you. As far as treatment options, I can't really help you there. Jake

did fairly well with his treatment but is now relapsing and will need

ATTT surgery (Dr Dietz said he will to a small achilles tenotomy too).

But, Jake's problem is more in the top of his foot rather than the heel.

Good luck and I hope this helps you some.

Kassia

mommy to Jake 3/22/01 Lt clubfoot (will have ATTT surg 4/27/04)

and 11/22/02

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