has anyone had dr tell them they don't have to wear dbb 23/7

September 23, 2004

My son has left clubfoot and is currently wearing the mitchell

sandals. We are doing very well in them and he has been wearing them for 9

weeks. He actually had his tenotomy in April, but had a lot of problems

with the Markells, developed an ulcer, and ended back up in casts. I emailed

pics to Ponsetti, who referred us to a Dr. Frick in Charlotte to rule out

atypical clubfoot. Dr. Frick was wonderful. He said Gabe's foot looked

great and had terrific dorsiflexion. He only noted that the left heel is a

little small, and reccommended for us to not wear the brace as much. He

feels that Gabe's foot needs more weight bearing to stimulate bone growth.

He knew that he has not been in the sandals for 3 months. Anyone else been

told this? Isn't ironic, if a doctor had told me to wear the brace less

when we were in the Markells, I would of kissed them. Now I am nervous to

leave him out of it! This dr was trained by Ponsetti and comes highly rec

from Ponsetti himself. Just seeing if anyone else has ever been told this.

Sheppard

Gabe 12/28/03 Left clubfoot

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