Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Hi, my name is . My son was born on May 24,2004 and has atypical bilateral clubfeet. We did not start with a Ponsetti doctor at first. We went through 2 doctors and 8 sets of casts and heel cord releases on each foot before discovering the Ponsetti method. We live in Tennessee and are now seeing Dr. Dobbs at the Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Our first trip there, Dr. Dobbs was so nice and caring and really seemed to know so much about clubfeet. Everything completely opposite of the previous doctor. Dr. Dobbs says he can correct 's feet in 5 to 8 casts. We are currently on the 3rd set. 's feet are straigter and definetly more flexible now, but his big toes always draw back in the casts. They are not slipping. They just draw back. Has anyone else had this problem? I would really love to hear from anyone who has atypical clubfeet. I am trying to find out as much information as I can because I need to know in my mind that I am at the right place for treatment now. I have already wasted enough time and don't want to make any more mistakes. Also, is anyone using the new brace that Dr. Dobbs has made? Does anyone know if it is approved by Dr. Ponsetti? Any information is much appreciated. Thank so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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