Dr. ponseti's advise for Kris:)

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Hello Everyone:)

I got an e-mail back from Dr. Ponseti, after sending him pictures, and asking

if he could see a relapse on my sons feet. Here is what he wrote:

April 30, 2004

Dear Mrs. Fujishima:

The posterior part of Kristopher's feet is corrected, but the forefoot is still

turning in. This should be corrected by Dr. Durkin with about two or three long

leg plaster cast changes with the forefoot in abduction. After the feet are

fully corrected and properly aligned, he should wear the DBB at night and

naptime for about 14-16 hours. The DBB is the only type of brace that is useful

in maintaining a fully corrected clubfoot. It will not correct the foot, but is

the best thing for maintaining the correction. I do not think the boot type

brace the doctor is necessary or useful.

I.V. Ponseti, M.D.

(Joyce Roller, secretary)

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So, Kris does have a problem, but he does not mention relapse....But, I now

know what to talk to Dr. Durkin about:)

I am not sure he will be to pleased about me having asked for Dr. Ponseti's

advice...Any good advice on how I should handle talking to my sons Dr. about the

information I got???? < >

Thank you

Carole

son Kris born 6-11-2002 Bilateral clubfeet