Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I was wondering if you could give me some insight or suggestions concerning Mason's shoes. He is doing better with the (23 on/1 off) regimen, however he can only do it for 2-3 days at a time then his legs and feet begin to swell. We then give him and 8-12 hour break to let the swelling subside and then go back to 23/1. Is this still part of his adjustment to the shoes? Do you think we will always have to watch him for swelling? Is there anything I can do to prevent the swelling? Do you have any ideas on what might be causing it? etc. The shoes don't seem to bother him otherwise...no pain, not to tight, nothing obvious that would result in swelling. I'm kind of at a loss on what else to do for him other than just keep an eye on his legs and give him a break when necessary. If you have any suggestions, I'd appreciate it! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 My daughter had this also. YOU REALLY NEED TO KEEP THOSE SHOES ON 22-23/7! Or you WILL expierence relapse. The swelling is, I guess you can say an adjustment. Dr. Ponseti said this was Ok.When you do surgery, even when minor like the Tenotomy. you are causing trauma to the area. This does not heal fully inside and out for atleast 6 months! There are studies on this really! So the swelling is a cross between unhealed inner tissue irritation, extra skin bunching up there squished in the shoe. And think about it, you have to get those shoes on pretty tight. So you can expierence some Edima, and built up pressure flow from blood flow. I wouldnt worry about it unless it cxauses sores, and pain. You really need to keep those feets on though! --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 This is a new one to me. Can you give us an idea of how much swelling and what part of the leg / foot? s. Legs Swelling from dbb? I was wondering if you could give me some insight or suggestions concerning Mason's shoes. He is doing better with the (23 on/1 off) regimen, however he can only do it for 2-3 days at a time then his legs and feet begin to swell. We then give him and 8-12 hour break to let the swelling subside and then go back to 23/1. Is this still part of his adjustment to the shoes? Do you think we will always have to watch him for swelling? Is there anything I can do to prevent the swelling? Do you have any ideas on what might be causing it? etc. The shoes don't seem to bother him otherwise...no pain, not to tight, nothing obvious that would result in swelling. I'm kind of at a loss on what else to do for him other than just keep an eye on his legs and give him a break when necessary. If you have any suggestions, I'd appreciate it! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Thank you so much for your response! I had never heard of this before and was worried that it may be something serious. We try to keep his shoes on as much as possible, but it's kinda scary when his legs swell up! Thanks for the info. it is encouraging to know that I should push him to wear the shoes 23 hours a day as long as he isn't in pain! > > My daughter had this also. YOU REALLY NEED TO KEEP THOSE SHOES ON 22-23/7! Or you WILL expierence relapse. The swelling is, I guess you can say an adjustment. Dr. Ponseti said this was Ok.When you do surgery, even when minor like the Tenotomy. you are causing trauma to the area. This does not heal fully inside and out for atleast 6 months! There are studies on this really! So the swelling is a cross between unhealed inner tissue irritation, extra skin bunching up there squished in the shoe. And think about it, you have to get those shoes on pretty tight. So you can expierence some Edima, and built up pressure flow from blood flow. I wouldnt worry about it unless it cxauses sores, and pain. You really need to keep those feets on though! > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Send me some pics if you can. ) --------------------------------- Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Kristy, I posted a pic of Lilees foot. Looks like Masons. Its posted under Lilee in the photos section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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