Today we finally went to Akron Childrens to the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. We where curious, scared, nervous and excited all at once to see what the doctor had to say. Just as a refresher I guess I should remind everyone why we needed to see such a doctor. Kai's left tibia( large lower leg bone) is roughly 6-7cm shorter than his right. Due to this he also suffers from conditions called equinous and pes varus which really means his foot is permanently sort of on its tippy toes and his foot is slightly turned in. We both had ideas about what the doctor might say but at the same time we really had no clue. The doctor looked him over, watched him walk and then run, had him kick and took x-rays.
When all that was done he sat us down and told us that if a person has to have this condition, Kai has the best case scenario! He said that he does not recommend doing anything right now because Kai functions so well just the way he is. A shoe lift would probably just be in his way. The leg difference will not affect his hips or back in any way at this time and he said possibly at the age of six to seven he would consider doing a leg lengthening procedure. For now we will go back once a year for x-rays to measure how the difference between the legs is doing. Is it getting larger or smaller or staying the same.
Needless to say once again we are thrilled! The doctor was so pleased with the way he has overcome this disability and after seeing him run called him "the bullet". LOL I feel like a thousand pounds is lifted off my shoulders and I'm ready to just enjoy the fourth and the upcoming Raber camping weekend! We also are busy thinking about where to take our vacation to this year. I know I know we just went to China for two weeks for goodness sakes! Well that most definitely was NOT a vacation! HA Anyone have any suggestions for a place that is kid and adult friendly, not crazy expensive and where there is enough to do for a whole week without getting bored? If so please let me know! Hopefully you all have a great weekend too and see all you Rabers soon:)
