RE: Re: Checkups: How often?

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Hi Melitsa,

As far as I understand, it's 3-4 years of age, not 3-4 years of wearing the

FAB. They were having some cases of relapse when the child came out of the

FAB at 2.5.

Dr Ponseti has told us he would like in his FAB until he is at least 3

years old, and we're happy to do until 4 if he thinks it's advisable and

is still tolerating it well.

By the way, 's feet were still quite overcorrected when he was 2. I

emailed Dr Ponseti and he told us to reduce the angle of the shoes to 50

degrees from 70 degrees and to not wear the shoes for more than 10-12 hours

a day. His feet have now moved to a more 'natural' position. They moved

there pretty quickly, so I could see how easily a relapse might occur.

Hope this helps,

Moss

Steps Charity

www.steps.org.za

Re: Checkups: How often?

Typically-check ups are every 6 months-at least that is where we are at with

our son. FAB wearing-Ponseti is now recommending 3 years to 4 years

depending on the case and feet! Hope this helps!

Kathleen

mom to 13 months old, bcf, fab 10/7