PFFD VSG2

My son is 32 years old and wears a Foot in Foot Prosthesis. He had a lenghting (with Dr. Paley) when he was 16, however, he still needs about 5 inchs. He does not want to do the lenghting again and having alot of pain walking. We are looking for a doctor in the Lehigh Valley Pa area that we can see to discuss the Syme's Amputation. We have seen several however, they do not seem to want to discuss this. Maybe because of all the surgerys. I don't know. He is working but is afraid if he does not get some help with the pain, he will have to stop.

I'm hoping someone could help with this information. I'm trying to set up our joint will and was told to add a special section on Olivia's condition, her likes, dislikes, doctors details, etc.

Not quite sure exactly what is expected. Please let me know if you have a format i could use. I'd really appreciate it.

amanda.beukes@gmail.com

Many thanks
Amanda

Just a quick note - the next online discussions with the doctors from the International Center for Limb Lengthening will be on Thursday November 12 and Thursday December 10 at 9:15 PM EST. Please contact vbrady AT lifebridgehealth.org for additional information. This is a good place to not only ask the doctor, but also other parents who have been-there-done-that.

OK. I’m really pleased that there are so many kind and inquisitive people out there. But why, when I’m rushing through the grocery store with a full cart and 2 tired little children, would I want to have a long discussion about why my daughter’s leg is short or has a fixator on it or has a cast on it? Today (like many times before), when a passing lady asked what happened to my daughter’s leg, I simply said “She’ll be fine.” (when clearly her leg had been through some trauma since she has a cast) and continued on to the checkout line. Sorry. Just had to vent a bit. I feel better.

Beth

I am simi new to this site and figured Id go ahead and share my story. My husband and I just had our first child, a baby girl, on August 20th 09. We got married last November and I got off Birth Control the night before we got married since we were wanting to start a family as soon as possible. I had been on prenatals for a few months prior after our OBGYN recommended it. We got married, went to Vegas and a month later, found out we were pregnant. I got very sick with her. Lost about 25lbs and wasn't able to take my prenatal vitamines.

Hello everyone!
My son Gabriel was born with PFFD. I found out about his condition when I was about 17 weeks pregnant. My mind went about a zillion miles per hour when the Dr told me what he saw on the ultrasound. They gave me a couple of options on what to do with the info that was given to me including abortion. That decision was easy to make.....I"m gonna keep my baby no matter what they told me he had. I was blessed to be given the opportunity to have a child so I was gonna have him the way he was given to me.

My son was born April 23, 2009, he was born with pffd on his left leg and on his right leg he’s missing his fibular bone. He also only has four toes on each foot. I had 5 ultra sounds during my pregnancy and nothing showed anything wrong with his legs. When he was born it was very hard to deal with but he was loved very much. I could not stop crying and I remember while holding him he gave me a smile as if to say everything was going to be ok.

Since a prior post I have gotten more information. I am feeling so much better. Thank you to those who have assisted! Insurance covers all "in network" docs the same, so if we use an out of state one (Dr. Paley or Dr. Herzenberg, for example) the out of pocket is the same as if we continue with doctor at UNC. Dr. Paley has numerous videos posted on his site at www.limblengtheningdoc.org under the conditions page, and Sinai Hospital's site (Int'l limb lengthening center) has a lot of helpful patient tips about treatment etc. I have emailed both Dr. Herzenberg and Dr. Paley and have gotten prompt responses. Medical records and xrays are on their way to those experts.

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Hi Nicholas is 5 /12 unilateral pffd. Was never told classification and only got estimate descrepancy form doctor at last visit when we pressed- 20 cm. Have been seeing unc hospital pediatric orthopeadics and had 2 hip surgeries: Osteotomy I believe. Have had many unanswered questions. Don't know where to start or how to get proper support to address choices, consequences of choices and what we need to consider psychologically for him as well as estimated logistics (if we go to Dr. Paley in FL, how long will we be there, what will it cost, does insurance cover all doctor costs similarly? Dr.