questions regarding Poseti method

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Hi, All,

I am glad that I found this group. My son has clubfeet. He has

been treated by an orthopedic surgeon in Houston using fiberglass cast

for two month and we see little improvement. The surgeon told us that

mostly will need surgeory. My wife does not like the idea. I

searched the internet and found this group. After reading information

regarding Ponseti method, I talked to the surgeon. He said that my son

does not qualify for Ponseti because Ponseti only treats heel cord

deformity and my son has defomity in his forefeet also. He is also

kind of suspicious about tenotomy. Has anybody heard any negative

testimonies regarding Ponseti method? Does anybody know any othorpedic

uses Ponseti method in Texas? My wife has used all her vacations this

year. I am hesitating to go to Iowa, because I do not like the idea of

feeding my son with formula.

Carole, I am surprised to know your son need to be re-casted. I

thought Ponseti method only casts 5 to 7 times. Then the rest of time

will be on FAB or DBB. Can you share some of your son's treatment

experience?

Thanks,

Wanhai Liu