Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 There are Doctors out there who cast the babies, put them in the DBB/shoes, and then later do the tenotomy, recast, and then go back to the shoes. In contrast, there is the casting, tenotomy, then DBB/shoes approach. Does anyone know why the first approach is used? Which scenario is preferable from a child's well being perspective (maybe this depends on whether the tenotomy would be done under general vs local anesthesia?)? It seems like a hassle to have to go back later and do the tenotomy, since then the baby is back in casts. Does the heel tighten up with time and then require it? I'm curious what other parent's experience/knowledge about this is and what explainations Doctors have given you for the first scenario. Just trying to better educate myself here. Thanks for your reply. and Sophia 12/8/03 bcf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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