Idit--Re: Dr. ponseti's advise for Kris:)

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thanks ,

Carole sent this link to my email.

thanks a lot (-:

idit

> > 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)

> > -----Original Message

> >

> > 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

> >

> >