Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 , My son was born at 33 weeks and spent 20 days in the NICU. We had the information of the Dr' we wanted to treat Cole already so the Dr's in the NICU contacted him and he came for a consultation. Cole's bi-lateral clubfeet were deemed a 3 and 5 (out of a scale of 10) so the Dr said he wanted to wait until we brought him home. (We found out later that some orthopedic dr. won't cast in the NICU because they say the nurses check the toes and end up calling them to change the casts too often....that is just what we heard...) Anyway, Cole was cast at 38 weeks and had a tenonomy at 2 months old. He had to spend the night in the hospital due to hospital policy stating that the child must be gestational age plus one month. This is the only thing I HATED. It was so hard to be in the hospital again and Cole did great with the surgery (only 1/2 hour in and out). This was the only downfall of casting right from birth with a preemie. I would suggest having the information of your orthopedic dr. in your hospital bag and you can go from there. Best of luck and know that we are thinking about you. and Cole (33 weeker, BL Clubfeet) At 06:35 PM 4/27/2004 +0000, you wrote: >My son is due on June 29, and a C-section has been scheduled for June >24. However, now they have diagnosed me with Polyhydramnios (excess >amniotic fluid) and are concerned about premature labor. My doctor is >hoping that I will make it to 36 weeks, which is still 5 weeks away. >My question is, will the casting need to take place soon after birth, >or can I wait until he is at his correct birth age before casting? >Obviously, if he is in Neonatal care, he can't be put in a cast, but >what about once he is allowed home? (assuming the worst, but hoping >for the best of course!!) > > and . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 My DD was in the NICU and they were willing to cast her there but we chose to wait because she was only going to be there for a week. We had it done the day after she got out. I believe the usual amount of time is the first week or two so if you make it close to your due date you may want to wait until he gets out but if he is going to be there a while I would try and have it done in the NICU. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 I had the same condition and was able to go almost to term. My son did not need to go to the NICU at all. Hopefully, that will be the case with you and your son as well. They scared me a lot- talking about all the risks of the extra fluid- but it turned out okay. I will be thinking of you! Re: Preemie My DD was in the NICU and they were willing to cast her there but we chose to wait because she was only going to be there for a week. We had it done the day after she got out. I believe the usual amount of time is the first week or two so if you make it close to your due date you may want to wait until he gets out but if he is going to be there a while I would try and have it done in the NICU. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 , I developed polyhydramnios as well with this pregnancy (my daughter was born on 2/2) and she was born at 37 weeks by c-section because of my health reasons, not hers. However she did spend a month in the NICU and we had her casted there by a physician NOT of our choosing since our ortho didn't have rights to the hospital. That was something we came to regret. However when she was released and we saw our chosen ortho he said things weren't as bad as he expected and that the castings had made her feet more flexible and that was a good thing. So I guess it's really up to you and your ortho how things are handled. If your baby does have to spend time in the NICU then I'd call your desired ortho and see what happens. If your baby gets to go home with you then enjoy those trips in for casting knowing your baby is blessed with good health. Let us know how it goes! Chris Preemie My son is due on June 29, and a C-section has been scheduled for June 24. However, now they have diagnosed me with Polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) and are concerned about premature labor. My doctor is hoping that I will make it to 36 weeks, which is still 5 weeks away. My question is, will the casting need to take place soon after birth, or can I wait until he is at his correct birth age before casting? Obviously, if he is in Neonatal care, he can't be put in a cast, but what about once he is allowed home? (assuming the worst, but hoping for the best of course!!) and . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 , I developed polyhydramnios as well with this pregnancy (my daughter was born on 2/2) and she was born at 37 weeks by c-section because of my health reasons, not hers. However she did spend a month in the NICU and we had her casted there by a physician NOT of our choosing since our ortho didn't have rights to the hospital. That was something we came to regret. However when she was released and we saw our chosen ortho he said things weren't as bad as he expected and that the castings had made her feet more flexible and that was a good thing. So I guess it's really up to you and your ortho how things are handled. If your baby does have to spend time in the NICU then I'd call your desired ortho and see what happens. If your baby gets to go home with you then enjoy those trips in for casting knowing your baby is blessed with good health. Let us know how it goes! Chris Preemie My son is due on June 29, and a C-section has been scheduled for June 24. However, now they have diagnosed me with Polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) and are concerned about premature labor. My doctor is hoping that I will make it to 36 weeks, which is still 5 weeks away. My question is, will the casting need to take place soon after birth, or can I wait until he is at his correct birth age before casting? Obviously, if he is in Neonatal care, he can't be put in a cast, but what about once he is allowed home? (assuming the worst, but hoping for the best of course!!) and . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 , I developed polyhydramnios as well with this pregnancy (my daughter was born on 2/2) and she was born at 37 weeks by c-section because of my health reasons, not hers. However she did spend a month in the NICU and we had her casted there by a physician NOT of our choosing since our ortho didn't have rights to the hospital. That was something we came to regret. However when she was released and we saw our chosen ortho he said things weren't as bad as he expected and that the castings had made her feet more flexible and that was a good thing. So I guess it's really up to you and your ortho how things are handled. If your baby does have to spend time in the NICU then I'd call your desired ortho and see what happens. If your baby gets to go home with you then enjoy those trips in for casting knowing your baby is blessed with good health. Let us know how it goes! Chris Preemie My son is due on June 29, and a C-section has been scheduled for June 24. However, now they have diagnosed me with Polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) and are concerned about premature labor. My doctor is hoping that I will make it to 36 weeks, which is still 5 weeks away. My question is, will the casting need to take place soon after birth, or can I wait until he is at his correct birth age before casting? Obviously, if he is in Neonatal care, he can't be put in a cast, but what about once he is allowed home? (assuming the worst, but hoping for the best of course!!) and . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi , My twins were born at 33 weeks and spent 3 weeks in NICU. One of them has unilateral clubfoot and when I emailed Dr Ponseti about it he said that casting could wait until he was stable or out of NICU, so I wouldn't worry too much about it if I were you. In the end Alister received some traditional strapping while he was in hospital (the twins weren't born in our chosen hospital) and casting started when he was 1 month old. He had a tenotomy when he was about 3 months old and has been in the DBB since. He's 1 1/2 years old now and his clubfoot looks just like his normal foot, and he walks and climbs exactly like his brother. All the best to you, with twins Alister and (*11 Sep 02, one clubfoot between them) --- linda07033 linda07033@...> wrote: > My son is due on June 29, and a C-section has been > scheduled for June > 24. However, now they have diagnosed me with > Polyhydramnios (excess > amniotic fluid) and are concerned about premature > labor. My doctor is > hoping that I will make it to 36 weeks, which is > still 5 weeks away. > My question is, will the casting need to take place > soon after birth, > or can I wait until he is at his correct birth age > before casting? > Obviously, if he is in Neonatal care, he can't be > put in a cast, but > what about once he is allowed home? (assuming the > worst, but hoping > for the best of course!!) > > and . > > ____________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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