Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Some might disagree, but I think you should be worried. The corrected heel is more prone to pressure sores because the bone is more formed and therefore harder against the shoe = more pressure. If you are sure that the shoes are applied correctly then there are a few things you might try. The first is moleskin, I doubt this will help because the problem is not likely to be friction since it is the non-clubfoot. The next is " blister blockers " made by band-aid. You can get them at any store that sells band aids. There are many versions and many brands. They have a cushion like protector in the center that seems to help alot. Some people have used corn pads, which are little " o " shaped cushions that adhere to the foot. I have been told that regular band-aids work, but I think more cushion is needed than that. Also you could try duoderm (available usually from a doctor or ortho shop) Basically duoderm is a thicker band aid blister blocker. It is what hosptals use to prevent pressure sores. As long as the shoes fit right and are the right size and everything is adjusted properly, the best thing you can do is PROTECT the area until the shoe is broken in some more. Do you have plastizode inserts? If not, they might help some...they are little foam U shapes that help the heel sit away from the back of the shoe and hold the foot still. If the sore is caused by friction then the blister blocker pads will still help. If I were you I would check the foot frequently (every 4-5 hours) for a few days to make sure it doesn't get worse. It is best to prevent worsening and wear the shoes as much as possible though. HTH, Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Some might disagree, but I think you should be worried. The corrected heel is more prone to pressure sores because the bone is more formed and therefore harder against the shoe = more pressure. If you are sure that the shoes are applied correctly then there are a few things you might try. The first is moleskin, I doubt this will help because the problem is not likely to be friction since it is the non-clubfoot. The next is " blister blockers " made by band-aid. You can get them at any store that sells band aids. There are many versions and many brands. They have a cushion like protector in the center that seems to help alot. Some people have used corn pads, which are little " o " shaped cushions that adhere to the foot. I have been told that regular band-aids work, but I think more cushion is needed than that. Also you could try duoderm (available usually from a doctor or ortho shop) Basically duoderm is a thicker band aid blister blocker. It is what hosptals use to prevent pressure sores. As long as the shoes fit right and are the right size and everything is adjusted properly, the best thing you can do is PROTECT the area until the shoe is broken in some more. Do you have plastizode inserts? If not, they might help some...they are little foam U shapes that help the heel sit away from the back of the shoe and hold the foot still. If the sore is caused by friction then the blister blocker pads will still help. If I were you I would check the foot frequently (every 4-5 hours) for a few days to make sure it doesn't get worse. It is best to prevent worsening and wear the shoes as much as possible though. HTH, Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts before the shoes and bar were done. Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the other moms/dads will have better information. Dawn wbb_lr lori.webb@...> wrote: Hi again! Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts before the shoes and bar were done. Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the other moms/dads will have better information. Dawn wbb_lr lori.webb@...> wrote: Hi again! Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Dawn has a point, I think. If the foot still needs a tenotomy, its not going to sit correctly in the boot which is going to be uncomfortable for the baby. Elijah has pink spots on the back of both heels that dont really go away. Ive heard other moms here say that thats normal. Elijah's never change, dont get worse and arent painful. Are the spots pink or more red like its irritated and painful? Lori C and Elijah 7.5 months atypical RCF DBB 23/7 > I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts before the shoes and bar were done. > > Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the other moms/dads will have better information. > > Dawn > > wbb_lr wrote: > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Lori, how long was Weston in his last cast? Daiga > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Lori, how long was Weston in his last cast? Daiga > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 All casts were weekly with the exception of a few that were 10 days. Lori _____ From: Daiga Grady Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:52 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: Pressure sore?? Lori, how long was Weston in his last cast? Daiga > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 All casts were weekly with the exception of a few that were 10 days. Lori _____ From: Daiga Grady Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:52 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: Pressure sore?? Lori, how long was Weston in his last cast? Daiga > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 The spots are pink/red. We are going to the orthotics group today to get it checked out. Thanks! Lori _____ From: Lori Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 7:41 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: Pressure sore?? Dawn has a point, I think. If the foot still needs a tenotomy, its not going to sit correctly in the boot which is going to be uncomfortable for the baby. Elijah has pink spots on the back of both heels that dont really go away. Ive heard other moms here say that thats normal. Elijah's never change, dont get worse and arent painful. Are the spots pink or more red like its irritated and painful? Lori C and Elijah 7.5 months atypical RCF DBB 23/7 > I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts before the shoes and bar were done. > > Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the other moms/dads will have better information. > > Dawn > > wbb_lr wrote: > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 The spots are pink/red. We are going to the orthotics group today to get it checked out. Thanks! Lori _____ From: Lori Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 7:41 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: Pressure sore?? Dawn has a point, I think. If the foot still needs a tenotomy, its not going to sit correctly in the boot which is going to be uncomfortable for the baby. Elijah has pink spots on the back of both heels that dont really go away. Ive heard other moms here say that thats normal. Elijah's never change, dont get worse and arent painful. Are the spots pink or more red like its irritated and painful? Lori C and Elijah 7.5 months atypical RCF DBB 23/7 > I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts before the shoes and bar were done. > > Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the other moms/dads will have better information. > > Dawn > > wbb_lr wrote: > > Hi again! > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be > worried? Thanks, Lori > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 I am feeling very unsure myself. I am trying to get in to get a second opinion. We are also going to the orthotic clinic today re: sores. Thank you! Lori Re: Pressure sore?? I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts before the shoes and bar were done. Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the other moms/dads will have better information. Dawn wbb_lr lori.webb@...> wrote: Hi again! Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a red spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I be worried? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Thanks for the helpful information! Lori _____ From: mjz28ss@... Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 7:26 PM To: nosurgery4clubfoot Subject: Re: Pressure sore?? Some might disagree, but I think you should be worried. The corrected heel is more prone to pressure sores because the bone is more formed and therefore harder against the shoe = more pressure. If you are sure that the shoes are applied correctly then there are a few things you might try. The first is moleskin, I doubt this will help because the problem is not likely to be friction since it is the non-clubfoot. The next is " blister blockers " made by band-aid. You can get them at any store that sells band aids. There are many versions and many brands. They have a cushion like protector in the center that seems to help alot. Some people have used corn pads, which are little " o " shaped cushions that adhere to the foot. I have been told that regular band-aids work, but I think more cushion is needed than that. Also you could try duoderm (available usually from a doctor or ortho shop) Basically duoderm is a thicker band aid blister blocker. It is what hosptals use to prevent pressure sores. As long as the shoes fit right and are the right size and everything is adjusted properly, the best thing you can do is PROTECT the area until the shoe is broken in some more. Do you have plastizode inserts? If not, they might help some...they are little foam U shapes that help the heel sit away from the back of the shoe and hold the foot still. If the sore is caused by friction then the blister blocker pads will still help. If I were you I would check the foot frequently (every 4-5 hours) for a few days to make sure it doesn't get worse. It is best to prevent worsening and wear the shoes as much as possible though. HTH, Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 a pressure sore will be purple/black. Red is ok it seems, unless it rubs and turns into a blister. But a pressure sore looks like a bruise first and then the skin peels off and it's a sore. however, I agree with everyone. Tenotomy should not be done after cast is off for a while. That's a new one and wrong, wrong, wrong. And the comment that the casts were weekly except for a few which were 10 days?? How many casts total anyway? Sounds like this doc is trying to reinvent the wheel here and do his own version of the Ponseti Method all willy nilly. Run, far, far away from this doc and find one that knows what they're doing. Kori SAt 07:40 PM 11/15/2004, you wrote: >Dawn has a point, I think. If the foot still needs a tenotomy, its >not going to sit correctly in the boot which is going to be >uncomfortable for the baby. > >Elijah has pink spots on the back of both heels that dont really go >away. Ive heard other moms here say that thats normal. Elijah's never >change, dont get worse and arent painful. Are the spots pink or more >red like its irritated and painful? > >Lori C >and Elijah 7.5 months atypical RCF DBB 23/7 > > > > > I am not sure about this but I thought that we didn't get fitted >for shoes until all casting is done. If your doctor told you he >needs the tenonomy I think he should be in casts until that is done. >We had 2 inbetween casts done. His feet were corrected but we needed >to schedule the tenonomy and have that done and 3 weeks of casts >before the shoes and bar were done. > > > > Not an expert but I am seeing a red flag here. Maybe one of the >other moms/dads will have better information. > > > > Dawn > > > > wbb_lr wrote: > > > > Hi again! > > Weston received his DBB and Markell boots on Thursday. He has a >red > > spot on the back of his corrected foot (unilateral). The spot does > > not go away when we take the shoes off for 30+ minutes. Should I >be > > worried? Thanks, Lori > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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