[Fwd: Re: Re: age of relapse]

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Hi all,

I'm just resending this email since I don't know if it went thru the

first time or not...that was a couple of weeks ago and I haven't heard

anything back...not to nag or anything. *grin*

Kassia

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

and 11/22/02

--- Re: Re: age of relapse

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:24:59 -0500

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

References: c5d74f+ikih (AT) eGroups (DOT) com>

Ok...I'm trying to figure out what the " best " mode of treatment will be

for Jake. According to what Dr Dietz said, when the child relapses at

over 3 yrs of age, it's better to do the ATTT surgery. After reading

's link, Dr Ponseti agrees with this.

My question is, after ATTT surgery, do the kids need the dbb anymore?

According to Dr Ponseti's article in 's link, the child could

still relapse after ATTT surg and need further surgeries. Obviously I'd

like to avoid this possibility...so is it worth it to keep Jake in the

dbb after his surgery? (of course he'd need new larger shoes and a

longer bar...his current set-up is way to small for him now) I'll ask

Dr Dietz at our pre-op appt in a couple weeks, but I was wondering if

anyone here had any opinions.

Thanks,

Kassia

mommy to 3/22/01 (Lt club foot, ATTT surg 4/27/04)

and 11/22/02