Re: bruising after cast removal

[Guest guest]

had some minor bruising around her ankle area

and on the top of her foot...I think from trying to

crawl/stand. Distraction is my best advice on how to get

through the day with the DBB. We made a lot of outings the

first week. Both times went back into the DBB

from casts it took less than a week for her to completely

adjust.

Best Wishes!

Amy & (6-10-01)

[Guest guest]

had some minor bruising around her ankle area

and on the top of her foot...I think from trying to

crawl/stand. Distraction is my best advice on how to get

through the day with the DBB. We made a lot of outings the

first week. Both times went back into the DBB

from casts it took less than a week for her to completely

adjust.

Best Wishes!

Amy & (6-10-01)

[Guest guest]

,

Congrats on being at the " next stage " ! I'm not sure what to make of

the bruising you mentioned. I haven't heard of that before, but

perhaps some other parents have had that experience. Ethan might be

fussy because his muscles are sore from being out of the casts

finally. You could give him some baby Tylenol or Motrin to help with

the aches. Do you have any specific questions about the brace? If I

remember correctly, Ethan isn't very old yet- does he pick the brace

up with his legs yet? It may take him a few days of being out of the

casts and wearing the brace until he starts kicking his legs. Once

you're sure he's not sore- you can play games with his legs and show

him how to kick them together. I'm sure he's not used to

his " freedom " yet. When he sleeps, you can put a small pillow or

blanket under his legs to help support them too.

I hope the transition isn't too long for you.

I hope this helps some!

& (3-16-00)

> Hello,

>

> This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower

part

> of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this?

I

> am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty

fussy

> today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the

first

> day of the DBB?

>

> thank you,

>

> wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

[Guest guest]

,

Congrats on being at the " next stage " ! I'm not sure what to make of

the bruising you mentioned. I haven't heard of that before, but

perhaps some other parents have had that experience. Ethan might be

fussy because his muscles are sore from being out of the casts

finally. You could give him some baby Tylenol or Motrin to help with

the aches. Do you have any specific questions about the brace? If I

remember correctly, Ethan isn't very old yet- does he pick the brace

up with his legs yet? It may take him a few days of being out of the

casts and wearing the brace until he starts kicking his legs. Once

you're sure he's not sore- you can play games with his legs and show

him how to kick them together. I'm sure he's not used to

his " freedom " yet. When he sleeps, you can put a small pillow or

blanket under his legs to help support them too.

I hope the transition isn't too long for you.

I hope this helps some!

& (3-16-00)

> Hello,

>

> This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower

part

> of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this?

I

> am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty

fussy

> today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the

first

> day of the DBB?

>

> thank you,

>

> wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

[Guest guest]

,

We covered 's bar the first day with something soft and friendly and

taught her right away how to kick with the brace on. She was very

frusterated that she could not move her legs independently at first. (

was quite a bit older than most starting out in the brace though, she was 8

months at that point) Other than that we just did the normal stuff, layed

her under her activity toys, put her in the bouncy seat, etc. and she was

fine. Sleeping took some time, she would go to sleep easy, but wake up often

through the night until she figured out a way to turn and move herself

comfortably without waking up.

was bilateral too and I think in a way it was almost easier to learn

some of these things because she was used to having " both " feet and legs

restricted (casts, etc.) and then the bar so it wasn't as upsetting as I

think it may be for the unilateral kiddo's who need to give up that one good

foot while in the brace and are'nt used to doing that.

I only remember having bruising on her lower legs while undergoing our

first unsuccessful treatment right after she was born. I don't think it's

uncommon, went through a lot of growth spurts while in casts and that

caused the casts to get tighter before she was ready for another set. Some

bruising was worse than other times, but all of it went away with time. By

the time we started the Ponseti method was already 5 months, so her

growing spurts and amounts of them had slowed down a lot. We experienced no

bruising during the 8 weeks of Ponseti casts.

Also, after the lasts casts are removed, the babies legs and feet are

sometimes quite sensitive to touch because the pressure has been removed. In

a few days I'm sure Ethan will be much more comfortable!

Best of luck, not too long from now, this too will become second nature to

you! Our daughter is almost 2 1/2 now and the brace is just like her

brushing her teeth, just another part of getting ready for bed, she can put

them on by herself now and I tie them.

Holly and (bilateral, born: Feb. 11,2000. moderately severe at birth)

bruising after cast removal

>Hello,

>

>This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower part

>of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this? I

>am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty fussy

>today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the first

>day of the DBB?

>

>thank you,

>

>wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

We covered 's bar the first day with something soft and friendly and

taught her right away how to kick with the brace on. She was very

frusterated that she could not move her legs independently at first. (

was quite a bit older than most starting out in the brace though, she was 8

months at that point) Other than that we just did the normal stuff, layed

her under her activity toys, put her in the bouncy seat, etc. and she was

fine. Sleeping took some time, she would go to sleep easy, but wake up often

through the night until she figured out a way to turn and move herself

comfortably without waking up.

was bilateral too and I think in a way it was almost easier to learn

some of these things because she was used to having " both " feet and legs

restricted (casts, etc.) and then the bar so it wasn't as upsetting as I

think it may be for the unilateral kiddo's who need to give up that one good

foot while in the brace and are'nt used to doing that.

I only remember having bruising on her lower legs while undergoing our

first unsuccessful treatment right after she was born. I don't think it's

uncommon, went through a lot of growth spurts while in casts and that

caused the casts to get tighter before she was ready for another set. Some

bruising was worse than other times, but all of it went away with time. By

the time we started the Ponseti method was already 5 months, so her

growing spurts and amounts of them had slowed down a lot. We experienced no

bruising during the 8 weeks of Ponseti casts.

Also, after the lasts casts are removed, the babies legs and feet are

sometimes quite sensitive to touch because the pressure has been removed. In

a few days I'm sure Ethan will be much more comfortable!

Best of luck, not too long from now, this too will become second nature to

you! Our daughter is almost 2 1/2 now and the brace is just like her

brushing her teeth, just another part of getting ready for bed, she can put

them on by herself now and I tie them.

Holly and (bilateral, born: Feb. 11,2000. moderately severe at birth)

bruising after cast removal

>Hello,

>

>This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower part

>of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this? I

>am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty fussy

>today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the first

>day of the DBB?

>

>thank you,

>

>wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

thanks for all the replies! since he's just 6 weeks old today...I think

it could be the growth spurt/casting combo. I went ahead and gave him

some infant tylenol & he sleeps a little and will wake crying

on-and-off...I guess its pretty normal for a small baby, I am just extra

sensitive with him today. He is trying to move his feet independently &

I will go ahead and start working, gently with him on kicking his feet

together.

I really appreciate all the encouragement!!

wendy

[Guest guest]

thanks for all the replies! since he's just 6 weeks old today...I think

it could be the growth spurt/casting combo. I went ahead and gave him

some infant tylenol & he sleeps a little and will wake crying

on-and-off...I guess its pretty normal for a small baby, I am just extra

sensitive with him today. He is trying to move his feet independently &

I will go ahead and start working, gently with him on kicking his feet

together.

I really appreciate all the encouragement!!

wendy

[Guest guest]

thanks for all the replies! since he's just 6 weeks old today...I think

it could be the growth spurt/casting combo. I went ahead and gave him

some infant tylenol & he sleeps a little and will wake crying

on-and-off...I guess its pretty normal for a small baby, I am just extra

sensitive with him today. He is trying to move his feet independently &

I will go ahead and start working, gently with him on kicking his feet

together.

I really appreciate all the encouragement!!

wendy

[Guest guest]

,

My son, Colin, had bruising around his ankle when the

final cast came off. It has been two months now and

he still has some redness there. I just emailed Dr.

Ponseti a picture of it and he told me not to worry.

I would give Dr. Ponseti a call or email him a picture

of the bruising. If nothing else you will at least

feel better after talking to Dr. Ponseti.

--- goldentown2001 wrote:

> Hello,

>

> This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts

> and the lower part

> of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else

> experience this? I

> am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call.

> He is pretty fussy

> today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got

> through the first

> day of the DBB?

>

> thank you,

>

> wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

,

My son, Colin, had bruising around his ankle when the

final cast came off. It has been two months now and

he still has some redness there. I just emailed Dr.

Ponseti a picture of it and he told me not to worry.

I would give Dr. Ponseti a call or email him a picture

of the bruising. If nothing else you will at least

feel better after talking to Dr. Ponseti.

--- goldentown2001 wrote:

> Hello,

>

> This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts

> and the lower part

> of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else

> experience this? I

> am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call.

> He is pretty fussy

> today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got

> through the first

> day of the DBB?

>

> thank you,

>

> wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

It's so nice to hear that your daughter actually puts her

own shoes on at 2 1/2 years old. I realize you still have

to tie them; but, sometimes I get frustrated with

when she resists so much if she's tired when I

try to put her shoes on. I was wondering, also, if any one

has any tricks on how they distract their children when

putting shoes on. We've tried favorite toys and videos,

but I still find it very difficult to do it myself

(without my hubby).

Maybe we are just going through a one-year old phase...

Amy

[Guest guest]

was unilateral and it was quite a different experience than who

was bilateral. The first day had his cast on he kicked his other leg and

scraped it up. From then on we kept socks on his feet, which was a bugger in

the heat! I think it was way easier in a lot of ways with .

Kim, (bilateral), and (unilateral)

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was unilateral and it was quite a different experience than who

was bilateral. The first day had his cast on he kicked his other leg and

scraped it up. From then on we kept socks on his feet, which was a bugger in

the heat! I think it was way easier in a lot of ways with .

Kim, (bilateral), and (unilateral)

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was unilateral and it was quite a different experience than who

was bilateral. The first day had his cast on he kicked his other leg and

scraped it up. From then on we kept socks on his feet, which was a bugger in

the heat! I think it was way easier in a lot of ways with .

Kim, (bilateral), and (unilateral)

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[Guest guest]

Hello,

Breanna had some bruising around her ankle area for maybe a week after I removed

her last pair of casts. She was pretty sensitive the first couple days so I did

give her some infant Tylenol but then she was fine.

I wish you the best!

Sincerely

& Breanna

goldentown2001 wrote: Hello,

This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower part

of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this? I

am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty fussy

today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the first

day of the DBB?

thank you,

wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Breanna had some bruising around her ankle area for maybe a week after I removed

her last pair of casts. She was pretty sensitive the first couple days so I did

give her some infant Tylenol but then she was fine.

I wish you the best!

Sincerely

& Breanna

goldentown2001 wrote: Hello,

This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower part

of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this? I

am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty fussy

today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the first

day of the DBB?

thank you,

wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Breanna had some bruising around her ankle area for maybe a week after I removed

her last pair of casts. She was pretty sensitive the first couple days so I did

give her some infant Tylenol but then she was fine.

I wish you the best!

Sincerely

& Breanna

goldentown2001 wrote: Hello,

This morning we removed ethan's final set of casts and the lower part

of his legs are looking bruised. Did anyone else experience this? I

am wondering if I should give Dr. Ponseti a call. He is pretty fussy

today- does anyone have suggestions on how they got through the first

day of the DBB?

thank you,

wendy and ethan (5/28/02 - bilateral)

[Guest guest]

Part of our trick at first was also the last bottle or sippy cup at night

although I have to admit my husband and I used to say " thank god it was'nt

our first daughter born with the clubfeet " , she is nowhere near as easygoing

as has always been. We used to laugh at what a different story it

would have been if it were (our oldest) who had to go through all

that did! I remember only a few struggles in the past with the shoes,

I always used to put them on pretty early though (before she got really

tired) so that I could take them off earlier the next morning. The later I

put them on, the later she has to keep them on in the morning and even to

this day, she does'nt like to have them on too long in the morning. It

interfers with her playing! :-)

Holly and

Re: bruising after cast removal

>It's so nice to hear that your daughter actually puts her

>own shoes on at 2 1/2 years old. I realize you still have

>to tie them; but, sometimes I get frustrated with

> when she resists so much if she's tired when I

>try to put her shoes on. I was wondering, also, if any one

>has any tricks on how they distract their children when

>putting shoes on. We've tried favorite toys and videos,

>but I still find it very difficult to do it myself

>(without my hubby).

>

>Maybe we are just going through a one-year old phase...

>

>Amy

>

>

>