Re: First casting done on my daughter today. Very uncomfortable, is it normal?

[Guest guest]

My daughter is nine days old. She has just received her first

casting today on her right foot. I was told her foot was a severe

clubfoot with a rating of 6. She immediatly seemed very

uncomfortable even at times having a painful cry. I was wondering

is this normal? Is it painful for her? What can I do to make her

comfortable? What can I expect after her tenotomy? Will she be in

alot of pain afterwards? Please give some insight in this matter.

I'm a worried mommy and just want some more information. Thank you.

[Guest guest]

Your daughter will experience some uncomfortness, however, she should not

be screaming in pain for extended amount of time or be unconsolable. Maybe

give her some Tylenol or Motrin to help a little. Keep her casted foot

elevated with a rolled blanket, this will make it a little more

comfortable. Constant cuddling and consoling will give her added comfort.

May I ask who your doctor is? Also, if the manipulation and casting is

done incorrectly, that will cause pain. If she continues to be VERY

uncomfortable and in a lot of pain after 24 hours, I would question the

casting.

HTH. Hang in there.

Shook

Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

Vienna, VA 22182

x374

x374

fax

[Guest guest]

Totally agree to all that. We casted nonPonseti for five months and

my baby seemed to always be in pain. Casting Ponseti way was

wonderful. Suddenly no pain. Well, a bit of discomfort and such but

not crying for hours in pain. The first cast is the worst, it gets

better from there. As for the tenotomy... It is very minor and

really quick. Very little pain associated with it. My guy was fussy

for a day and cried a bit when he knocked his cast on something

hard. After that it was life as usual. And it is worth it-so cool

to see that little foot all cute and footsie. Now if we can just

survive the brace and the teeth and all that we should be good.

Good luck, you will do well.

> Your daughter will experience some uncomfortness, however, she

should not

> be screaming in pain for extended amount of time or be

unconsolable. Maybe

> give her some Tylenol or Motrin to help a little. Keep her casted

foot

> elevated with a rolled blanket, this will make it a little more

> comfortable. Constant cuddling and consoling will give her added

comfort.

>

>

> May I ask who your doctor is? Also, if the manipulation and

casting is

> done incorrectly, that will cause pain. If she continues to be

VERY

> uncomfortable and in a lot of pain after 24 hours, I would question

the

> casting.

>

> HTH. Hang in there.

>

>

>

> Shook

> Retail Operations Manager/Baking Instructor

> Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc.

> 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 500

> Vienna, VA 22182

> x374

> x374

> fax

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to our group and congratulations on your baby girl! I agree

with the others-

It is hard for us to diagnose your little one's cries- in short, the

manipulation and casting should *not* be painful. She may be a bit

uncomfortable and frustrated at not being able to move her leg, but

should not be in *pain*. Is there enough padding around the top

edge of the cast, or is the plaster rubbing on her leg?

There is a lot of good information for you at Dr. Ponseti's website,

and in this group's files, links, and photos sections. Here is a

link to a booklet (it does contain graphic medical photographs) that

you can download that describes the Ponseti method in detail:

http://www.global-help.org/publications/ponseti-cf.html

Do you mind telling us what doctor or hospital is treating your

daughter? Have you been specifically told that they are using the

Ponseti method and did they review with you what they expect as far

as the treatment that she will need? Are the casts from toe-to-

groin? How often will they be changed?

There's a parents' checklist at this site:

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

Hope this helps! Please ask any questions that you may have!

Regards,

& (3-16-00, left clubfoot)