We met today with the orthopedic surgeon who performed Kara’s clubbed foot surgery in May 2007, and I am very happy to report that her foot is doing very well! Yes, I posted yesterday that her foot has really been turning in, but it ends up that this in-toeing has nothing to do with her clubbed foot. I will try to explain what the doctor told us.
She said that the turning-in of her foot is actually coming from her hips. It has to do with how the hip actually fits into the socket, and how the socket is shaped. She did various manipulations with Kara’s legs to show us what she was talking about. Anyway, she told us that little is ever done for this because as kids get older and their thigh muscles develop, it usually self-corrects, and that is what she anticipates in Kara’s case. She said that this would probably happen between the ages of eight and ten. In the mean time, doing exercises to strengthen the upper thighs would do the most to help encourage the correction. The surgeon recommended *ballet* (too expensive), roller skating, or bike riding. So, I guess that means that Kara will be getting a bike soon–of course, she is happy about that! We’ll also have to break out those fun skates now that the weather is warming up–again, Kara is pretty happy about that too! 🙂
So, we had a very good day. Most of the day was spent driving to Denver and back, but at least we can rest tonight knowing that all is well with her foot. By the way, the surgeon said that we can wait a year before coming back! Praise God!
Wonderful News, Lois! What a praise! Another thing Kara can do is jumping rope. It is excellent for the thigh muscles. Baby Girl learned to do this while she was still five and she really enjoys practicing this now. And it’s practically free.
But the bicycle will be fun, too.
Thanks for sharing your good news.
Blessings,
Violin Mom in Florida
Hurrah! Great News!
The is terrific news. So glad it worked out so well.
We are happy that Kara’s foot does not need further surgery and that time will heal the problem. Love, Grandma O’Brien