sores w/ DBB

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Can anyone give me some input on dealing with sores with the DBB? My

son Sammy just started with the brace on Thursday and by Friday

afternoon had some serious dark purple bruises on his heels. I have

done everything I can think of aside from cutting out the backs of

the shoes -- I feel confident the heels are down in the shoes but the

sores seem to be getting worse, I don't see him slipping in them

either. We are using blister block bandaids which Dr. Dobbs

recommended -- they are a lightly cushioned pad which seals out

moisture and is supposed to protect the skin from further

irritation. However, the sores are not improving, at first they were

just dark bruises, now there are places where the skin is broken (no

bleeding). The most amazing part is how well Sammy is doing through

all of this. He cries when I put the brace on and off but he seems

to be doing very well, doesn't really complain as if he is in pain.

His biggest obstacle seems to be gas pains which has had since he was

born but now he can't move his legs like he wants to make it feel

better. Anyway, we are going to see the orthotic guy today but I was

just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what may be going on

with the DBB/shoes and what I can do. Also, how long does it take

for these types of sores to heal? Is there a point at which the Dr.

says yes, you need a healing cast, or how do they decide when the

sores are severe enough to warrant another cast? If the baby is not

complaining doesn't this indicate that the shoes are on right and

then shouldn't that mean they will get better?

thanks for any input!