7 year old having pain

March 30, 2006

I've been really debating about posting this, but I need some feedback.

A little history: Rose started treatment with Dr. Ponseti after 6 months of

casting for a unilateral left clubfoot. Dr. Ponseti did one cast, and a week

later he did the tenotomy. Rose was released from FAB wear at 2.5 due to loose

ligaments. Last year, before kindergarten Rose was noticeably weaker in her

left leg, so she received some PT. It seemed to help. In November Rose had a

checkup with Dr. P, and he was very pleased with the function and how Rose used

her foot.

About a month, or maybe even two, ago, Rose started complaining about aches and

pains. The top of her calf muscle ached, last week her hip hurt (sounded like

sciatica when she described it because the pain went down her leg), and last

night she complained of another ache. When she showed it to me, she said it

kept popping and had me feel it. It was right on, or next to her tenotomy

scar. When she rotated her foot while pointed, she said it would sting like a

bee sting (not that she's been stung, but that is what she said). She's also

had some knee complaints and has been complaining in gym class.

Rose does have a slight leg length discrepancy, and I have to wonder if it is

contributing in some way. I keep wondering if it's normal aches and pains

(growing pains has been suggested by a couple of people), or if it's something

beyond that. With the arrival of Grant in our lives, who has numerous doctor

visits, I wonder if this is her bid for " attention " . I don't want to dismiss

it as that, in the event there is something wrong. I also worry that she

doesn't want to participate in gym for some reason. Any thoughts or ideas??

I'm thinking of emailing or calling Dr. Ponseti, but I thought some feedback

might be in order.

Thanks!!

Joy

Iris (2-01)

Spencer (3-03)

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