Jayson got his 4th and last cast before tenotomy!

[Guest guest]

Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

goes into his 3 week cast.

The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

protractor, and will trust the doctor.

It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

good. I just figured I'd give an update.

[Guest guest]

Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

goes into his 3 week cast.

The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

protractor, and will trust the doctor.

It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

good. I just figured I'd give an update.

[Guest guest]

It's amazing to see those feet responding to the casting, isn't it? I'm glad to

hear things are going well for Jayson.

50 degrees for the 4th cast sounds about right. The cast applied after the

tenotomy is the one that really needs to be hyper-abducted. It will almost look

like the foot is pointing backwards. It looks very strange! If you haven't

been asking to keep the casts, ask to keep the last one at least. For one

thing, it makes a tremendous souvenir! I have all of Jonah's casts (this

includes 4 months of treatment with a non-Ponseti doctor) and it was a real

treat to pull them out last night (it was Jonah's 2nd birthday) and think back

on all of this as he chased his big sister around the living room.

If the tenotomy cast is *not* abducted as much as it should be (at least 60

degrees--and don't hesitate to pull out the protractor), Jayson may wind up with

comfort issues in the FAB. So complain if you think Dr Ward isn't doing it

right. Is he planning on doing the tenotomy under local or general anesthesia?

You may already have visited these, but here are a couple great clubfoot

resources:

http://www.global-help.org/publications/cf-english.pdf

http://members.tripod.com/ponseti_links-ivil//index.html

All our best,

Naomi

The Family

Naomi Hannah(02/21/01) Jonah(06/20/03, bilateral clubfoot, FAB 14/7)

pahunter21 wrote:

Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

goes into his 3 week cast.

The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

protractor, and will trust the doctor.

It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

good. I just figured I'd give an update.

[Guest guest]

It's amazing to see those feet responding to the casting, isn't it? I'm glad to

hear things are going well for Jayson.

50 degrees for the 4th cast sounds about right. The cast applied after the

tenotomy is the one that really needs to be hyper-abducted. It will almost look

like the foot is pointing backwards. It looks very strange! If you haven't

been asking to keep the casts, ask to keep the last one at least. For one

thing, it makes a tremendous souvenir! I have all of Jonah's casts (this

includes 4 months of treatment with a non-Ponseti doctor) and it was a real

treat to pull them out last night (it was Jonah's 2nd birthday) and think back

on all of this as he chased his big sister around the living room.

If the tenotomy cast is *not* abducted as much as it should be (at least 60

degrees--and don't hesitate to pull out the protractor), Jayson may wind up with

comfort issues in the FAB. So complain if you think Dr Ward isn't doing it

right. Is he planning on doing the tenotomy under local or general anesthesia?

You may already have visited these, but here are a couple great clubfoot

resources:

http://www.global-help.org/publications/cf-english.pdf

http://members.tripod.com/ponseti_links-ivil//index.html

All our best,

Naomi

The Family

Naomi Hannah(02/21/01) Jonah(06/20/03, bilateral clubfoot, FAB 14/7)

pahunter21 wrote:

Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

goes into his 3 week cast.

The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

protractor, and will trust the doctor.

It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

good. I just figured I'd give an update.

[Guest guest]

Naomi,

We are keeping the casts as a matter of fact. I think I will be

building a nice shadow box with a glass front showing the progression

of Jayson's casts, since we really didn't a chance to get a picture of

his foot before treatment. What I have in mind will end up coming out

looking like a piece of art. Hopefully my artistic talents will prove

to be a success.

Dr. Ward is choosing to do the procedure under general anesthesia,

which I'm a little worried about. I mean, he's only going to be a

little over 5 weeks old. I think the hardest part is not feeding him

for a few hours before the surgery. I imagine I'm preaching to the

choir though. LOL!

Thanks for the links. I will be sure to check them out.

-BJ

> Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

> Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

> foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

> cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

>

> We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

> goes into his 3 week cast.

>

> The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

> concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

> rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

> protractor, and will trust the doctor.

>

> It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

>

> Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

> he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

> good. I just figured I'd give an update.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Naomi,

We are keeping the casts as a matter of fact. I think I will be

building a nice shadow box with a glass front showing the progression

of Jayson's casts, since we really didn't a chance to get a picture of

his foot before treatment. What I have in mind will end up coming out

looking like a piece of art. Hopefully my artistic talents will prove

to be a success.

Dr. Ward is choosing to do the procedure under general anesthesia,

which I'm a little worried about. I mean, he's only going to be a

little over 5 weeks old. I think the hardest part is not feeding him

for a few hours before the surgery. I imagine I'm preaching to the

choir though. LOL!

Thanks for the links. I will be sure to check them out.

-BJ

> Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

> Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

> foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

> cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

>

> We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

> goes into his 3 week cast.

>

> The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

> concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

> rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

> protractor, and will trust the doctor.

>

> It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

>

> Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

> he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

> good. I just figured I'd give an update.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm so happy to hear about Jayson's progress!! Everything you've described so

far sounds just about right to me too. I love, love, love the shadow box idea!!

Unfortunately, we only got to keep Livie's last cast.

Did you ask Dr. Ward why he has not been certified and listed on Dr. Ponseti's

website? I would love to see his name on that list if all continues to go well

with Jayson's treatment! It would be wonderful to have a doctor from

Pennsylvania listed. I'm sure there are countless parents who don't ever find

this email list, but may see Dr. Ponseti's list, not see a doctor close to them

and go the surgery route. That just makes me sad!

Continued best wishes!!

Jen & Livie

Re: Jayson got his 4th and last cast before

tenotomy!

Naomi,

We are keeping the casts as a matter of fact. I think I will be

building a nice shadow box with a glass front showing the progression

of Jayson's casts, since we really didn't a chance to get a picture of

his foot before treatment. What I have in mind will end up coming out

looking like a piece of art. Hopefully my artistic talents will prove

to be a success.

Dr. Ward is choosing to do the procedure under general anesthesia,

which I'm a little worried about. I mean, he's only going to be a

little over 5 weeks old. I think the hardest part is not feeding him

for a few hours before the surgery. I imagine I'm preaching to the

choir though. LOL!

Thanks for the links. I will be sure to check them out.

-BJ

> Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

> Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

> foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

> cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

>

> We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

> goes into his 3 week cast.

>

> The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

> concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

> rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

> protractor, and will trust the doctor.

>

> It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

>

> Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

> he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

> good. I just figured I'd give an update.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm so happy to hear about Jayson's progress!! Everything you've described so

far sounds just about right to me too. I love, love, love the shadow box idea!!

Unfortunately, we only got to keep Livie's last cast.

Did you ask Dr. Ward why he has not been certified and listed on Dr. Ponseti's

website? I would love to see his name on that list if all continues to go well

with Jayson's treatment! It would be wonderful to have a doctor from

Pennsylvania listed. I'm sure there are countless parents who don't ever find

this email list, but may see Dr. Ponseti's list, not see a doctor close to them

and go the surgery route. That just makes me sad!

Continued best wishes!!

Jen & Livie

Re: Jayson got his 4th and last cast before

tenotomy!

Naomi,

We are keeping the casts as a matter of fact. I think I will be

building a nice shadow box with a glass front showing the progression

of Jayson's casts, since we really didn't a chance to get a picture of

his foot before treatment. What I have in mind will end up coming out

looking like a piece of art. Hopefully my artistic talents will prove

to be a success.

Dr. Ward is choosing to do the procedure under general anesthesia,

which I'm a little worried about. I mean, he's only going to be a

little over 5 weeks old. I think the hardest part is not feeding him

for a few hours before the surgery. I imagine I'm preaching to the

choir though. LOL!

Thanks for the links. I will be sure to check them out.

-BJ

> Jayson had his 4th appointment with Dr. Ward at Pittsburgh Children's

> Hospital this morning. After he removed the 3rd cast and looked at the

> foot he was very surprised at the progress. He stated that today's

> cast (4th) will be the last cast before the tenotomy.

>

> We are scheduled for June 30th to have the tenotomy performed. Then he

> goes into his 3 week cast.

>

> The progress that Jayson has made is absolutely amazing. My only

> concern was that this cast was not rotated to 70 degrees but rather

> rotated to about 50 degrees or so. Then again, I didn't break out the

> protractor, and will trust the doctor.

>

> It's exciting to know that the casting is almost done.

>

> Also, Dr. Ward is taking care of obtaining the bar and shoes so that

> he will have them for when Jayson gets his 3 week cast off. So far, so

> good. I just figured I'd give an update.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This email was sent to me, so I am forwarding it to the group. I do not

have Dr. Ward's contact info. Can someone supply the info to ?

Jen & Livie

Re: Jayson got his 4th and last cast before tenotomy!

> Hi! I'm new to the group, I accidentally sent my first post to the

> moderators yesterday (thanks for posting it to the group!). My

> husband and I live in Pittsburgh. I had an ultrasound that

> diagnosed a right club foot on our baby. Yesterday, my husband and

> I settled on going to Baltimore to see Dr. Herzenberg. But I am

> very curious about Dr. Ward at Children's in Pittsburgh. Is he

> Ponseti certified? Either way, if you wouldn't mind posting or e-

> mailing me his contact information, I would greatly appreciate it.

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This email was sent to me, so I am forwarding it to the group. I do not

have Dr. Ward's contact info. Can someone supply the info to ?

Jen & Livie

Re: Jayson got his 4th and last cast before tenotomy!

> Hi! I'm new to the group, I accidentally sent my first post to the

> moderators yesterday (thanks for posting it to the group!). My

> husband and I live in Pittsburgh. I had an ultrasound that

> diagnosed a right club foot on our baby. Yesterday, my husband and

> I settled on going to Baltimore to see Dr. Herzenberg. But I am

> very curious about Dr. Ward at Children's in Pittsburgh. Is he

> Ponseti certified? Either way, if you wouldn't mind posting or e-

> mailing me his contact information, I would greatly appreciate it.

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, and anybody else from Pittsburgh or general area interested in

contacting Dr. Ward at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh here is some

info. I will also send one directly to .

Here is the website for CHP's Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ward is the

Chief of Service there. From what I have gathered, he is not Ponsetti

Certified, but has attended many of his seminars and follows the

method to the word. I'm not sure why he isn't certified.

http://www.chp.edu/clinical/03a_ortho.php

(The phone number on this page can be used to contact the department

and set up an appointment. Make sure you specify which Dr. you want to

see)

Dr. Wards Info:

http://www.chp.edu/bio/03a_ortho_ward.php

I have also heard that Dr. Deeney is great, but hard to get an

appointment with.

Dr. Deeney's Info:

http://www.chp.edu/bio/03_deeny_bio.php

If you have any further questions, Please let me know.

Thanks,

-BJ

> This email was sent to me, so I am forwarding it to the group. I do

not

> have Dr. Ward's contact info. Can someone supply the info to ?

>

> Jen & Livie

>

> Re: Jayson got his 4th and last cast before tenotomy!

>

>

> > Hi! I'm new to the group, I accidentally sent my first post to the

> > moderators yesterday (thanks for posting it to the group!). My

> > husband and I live in Pittsburgh. I had an ultrasound that

> > diagnosed a right club foot on our baby. Yesterday, my husband and

> > I settled on going to Baltimore to see Dr. Herzenberg. But I am

> > very curious about Dr. Ward at Children's in Pittsburgh. Is he

> > Ponseti certified? Either way, if you wouldn't mind posting or e-

> > mailing me his contact information, I would greatly appreciate it.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

, and anybody else from Pittsburgh or general area interested in

contacting Dr. Ward at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh here is some

info. I will also send one directly to .

Here is the website for CHP's Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ward is the

Chief of Service there. From what I have gathered, he is not Ponsetti

Certified, but has attended many of his seminars and follows the

method to the word. I'm not sure why he isn't certified.

http://www.chp.edu/clinical/03a_ortho.php

(The phone number on this page can be used to contact the department

and set up an appointment. Make sure you specify which Dr. you want to

see)

Dr. Wards Info:

http://www.chp.edu/bio/03a_ortho_ward.php

I have also heard that Dr. Deeney is great, but hard to get an

appointment with.

Dr. Deeney's Info:

http://www.chp.edu/bio/03_deeny_bio.php

If you have any further questions, Please let me know.

Thanks,

-BJ

> This email was sent to me, so I am forwarding it to the group. I do

not

> have Dr. Ward's contact info. Can someone supply the info to ?

>

> Jen & Livie

>

> Re: Jayson got his 4th and last cast before tenotomy!

>

>

> > Hi! I'm new to the group, I accidentally sent my first post to the

> > moderators yesterday (thanks for posting it to the group!). My

> > husband and I live in Pittsburgh. I had an ultrasound that

> > diagnosed a right club foot on our baby. Yesterday, my husband and

> > I settled on going to Baltimore to see Dr. Herzenberg. But I am

> > very curious about Dr. Ward at Children's in Pittsburgh. Is he

> > Ponseti certified? Either way, if you wouldn't mind posting or e-

> > mailing me his contact information, I would greatly appreciate it.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry, I don't know anything about Dr. Ward, but we see Dr. Herzenberg in

Baltimore. He is the absolute best on the East coast. If you have

already considered going to Baltimore to see Dr. H, I highly recommend

sticking with that decision. I know how much easier it is to go to a

doctor locally, but if you can swing the extra driving distance to get

the best, it is well worth it. Just my 2 cents.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!

Shook

Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

Vienna, VA 22182

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[Guest guest]

,

Sorry, I don't know anything about Dr. Ward, but we see Dr. Herzenberg in

Baltimore. He is the absolute best on the East coast. If you have

already considered going to Baltimore to see Dr. H, I highly recommend

sticking with that decision. I know how much easier it is to go to a

doctor locally, but if you can swing the extra driving distance to get

the best, it is well worth it. Just my 2 cents.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!

Shook

Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

Vienna, VA 22182

x374

x374

fax