curve in corrected foot - question

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Hi . I have actually had this very same question...right foot and all,

so I will be interested in the responses as well We have been in FAB 23/7

since mid March. I was paranoid enough and actually got a second opinion by

another approved Ponseti doctor. She said her feet looked great and that they

were just really flexible (especially her right). She was more concerned

that the dorsiflexion to continue to be at the same level and wasn't concerned

at all that when she wiggles she can move them inward. So this is my

experiece with two doctors telling me the same thing.

Riley Jade bcf born 1-12-06

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My daughter's feet have been corrected and we're in the FAB 23/7 since

April 17. My question is about how the feet " should " look. Her

dorsiflexion is great, her feet are perfectly plantigrade when weight-

bearing and her heel has dropped considerably. But, when she tenses

her muscles as she wriggles about, her feet still have a bit of a

curve to them (curving inward), her right is more pronounced than her

left. The curve is not really noticeable when she is completely

relaxed, however. Though it is slight, I'm wondering if it's normal

or whether I'm paranoid or if this is just something clubfoot babies

can do since they are predisposed to that position.

I can post pix if need be. Any input is deeply appreciated.

and -J'nee, bcf, born 01.07.06, FAB 23/7

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Do you mean that the whole foot tends to turn inward or does the end of the foot

curve inward, like there is a structural issue, such as metatarsus adductus?

From the way you describe it, it sounds like it is the whole foot itself which

moves inward. had some MA after casting by our local ortho which was

corrected in one cast by Dr. Ponseti during our one-time trip to Iowa in

January.

If you could clarify exactly what is going on with your daughter's feet, maybe

someone more knowledgeable than myself has some feedback. I have heard that it

is normal and okay for the foot to bend slightly inward when it is at rest, as

long as it is not showing relapse signs when in a " walking " position.

Carol and , 10/05, bcf, s 18/7

curve in corrected foot - question

My daughter's feet have been corrected and we're in the FAB 23/7 since

April 17. My question is about how the feet " should " look. Her

dorsiflexion is great, her feet are perfectly plantigrade when weight-

bearing and her heel has dropped considerably. But, when she tenses

her muscles as she wriggles about, her feet still have a bit of a

curve to them (curving inward), her right is more pronounced than her

left. The curve is not really noticeable when she is completely

relaxed, however. Though it is slight, I'm wondering if it's normal

or whether I'm paranoid or if this is just something clubfoot babies

can do since they are predisposed to that position.

I can post pix if need be. Any input is deeply appreciated.

and -J'nee, bcf, born 01.07.06, FAB 23/7

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Hi Carol,

It's the upper foot that turns inward. Somtimes it even curves in

when she is bearing weight on it and it looks like she is using her

foot muscles for balance. All her flexibility is still good so I

don't know if this is common and something that will " work its way

out " as she grows and stands more often or if all babies can turn

and twist their feet. My son is 8 now so not only do I not remember

but I never focused on his feet so much cuz he didn't have

clubfoot.

Thx!

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> Do you mean that the whole foot tends to turn inward or does the

end of the foot curve inward, like there is a structural issue, such

as metatarsus adductus? From the way you describe it, it sounds

like it is the whole foot itself which moves inward. had

some MA after casting by our local ortho which was corrected in one

cast by Dr. Ponseti during our one-time trip to Iowa in January.

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> If you could clarify exactly what is going on with your daughter's

feet, maybe someone more knowledgeable than myself has some

feedback. I have heard that it is normal and okay for the foot to

bend slightly inward when it is at rest, as long as it is not

showing relapse signs when in a " walking " position.

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> Carol and , 10/05, bcf, s 18/7

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> My daughter's feet have been corrected and we're in the FAB 23/7

since

> April 17. My question is about how the feet " should " look. Her

> dorsiflexion is great, her feet are perfectly plantigrade when

weight-

> bearing and her heel has dropped considerably. But, when she

tenses

> her muscles as she wriggles about, her feet still have a bit of

a

> curve to them (curving inward), her right is more pronounced

than her

> left. The curve is not really noticeable when she is completely

> relaxed, however. Though it is slight, I'm wondering if it's

normal

> or whether I'm paranoid or if this is just something clubfoot

babies

> can do since they are predisposed to that position.

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> I can post pix if need be. Any input is deeply appreciated.

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>

> and -J'nee, bcf, born 01.07.06, FAB 23/7

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Hi ,

OK, where are you located again.....let's get you in to see another

good Ponseti doc....sooo important (I know that you know this

already) to get her in to make sure that this isn't a relapse!!!!

Honestly, if I see any kind of 'anything that looked like her foot

turning in' in the future, I would be in to see Gracies ortho the

next day. I say this after learning from this and other groups how

important it is to detect a relapse RIGHT AWAY, this way it can be

treated with casting instead of surgery!

I have stupid brain right now with all that's goin on with me but

tell us/me again, where are ya at, treatment stuff...

& Grace

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Hi ,

My son is 3 and 1/2 I have not been on the boards in a long time. My advice

to you is, contact your Dr.and see what he says. If you live far away from your

Dr. like we do then send photo's via email. Ask your Dr. what kind of photo's

of the foot he would like to see. My Dr. likes to see it from the back with

the Foot pulled back and also from the side. Your Dr. can be more specific with

you than I can.

Hope this helps.

LaRena

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, Look at the link below at the pics of MA and let us know if that is what

you are seeing. I am still having trouble getting a mental picture of what you

are describing. I can also email you pics of 's feet before the MA was

corrected if you feel that is the issue. Just let me know. If not, then I am

at the end of the " help " I can provide, but there will be someone else with more

knowledge than myself.

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Carol

curve in corrected foot - question

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> My daughter's feet have been corrected and we're in the FAB 23/7

since

> April 17. My question is about how the feet " should " look. Her

> dorsiflexion is great, her feet are perfectly plantigrade when

weight-

> bearing and her heel has dropped considerably. But, when she

tenses

> her muscles as she wriggles about, her feet still have a bit of

a

> curve to them (curving inward), her right is more pronounced

than her

> left. The curve is not really noticeable when she is completely

> relaxed, however. Though it is slight, I'm wondering if it's

normal

> or whether I'm paranoid or if this is just something clubfoot

babies

> can do since they are predisposed to that position.

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> I can post pix if need be. Any input is deeply appreciated.

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> and -J'nee, bcf, born 01.07.06, FAB 23/7

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Hi . My son's foot does the same. When he tries to move it around (like

when he's tensing it) it curves inward. But then when he relaxes the foot, it

goes completely straight again. Everything else is in good shape - dorsiflexion,

outward rotation, weight bearing, etc. I worry about it too, but like you said,

I try attribute it to the fact that he can " naturally " bring his foot in like

that.

jennylare2004 wrote: My daughter's feet have been

corrected and we're in the FAB 23/7 since

April 17. My question is about how the feet " should " look. Her

dorsiflexion is great, her feet are perfectly plantigrade when weight-

bearing and her heel has dropped considerably. But, when she tenses

her muscles as she wriggles about, her feet still have a bit of a

curve to them (curving inward), her right is more pronounced than her

left. The curve is not really noticeable when she is completely

relaxed, however. Though it is slight, I'm wondering if it's normal

or whether I'm paranoid or if this is just something clubfoot babies

can do since they are predisposed to that position.

I can post pix if need be. Any input is deeply appreciated.

and -J'nee, bcf, born 01.07.06, FAB 23/7