Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Thank you all so much for your advice. I am so thankful to God that I came across this group. I live in North Carolina ( Wilkes County ). My son is currently being treated at Wake Forsyth University Hospital in Winston Salem,NC. The surgery that I am under the impression that he is getting is the clipping of his Achilles tendon. In which his doctor often refers to it as a heel cord release. Most of the reponses have stated that this type of surgery was more of a outpatient doctor's office procedure. His physician is wanting to do general anesthesia but states it will only take about five minutes to do the surgery. Is this something that is normal? I have read alot of information that points to surgurical procedures often lead to pain and stiffness later on in life. I not really sure if the casting is been done right. His feet are swollen a whole lot. With the removal of his last cast, his big toe was raw from the casting. One week his foot had sled up into the cast. I am just really concerned about everything. I would greatly appreciate any referrals anyone may have. Thanks again for the support. I do greatly appreciate it. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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