One foot in front of the other

Another year before Graham returns to Dr. Jose Morcuende to look at his legs and feet. Graham had a check today because his left leg and foot have continued to turn in with bilateral tibial torsion causing him to be quite pigeon-toed on that foot and start tripping some. We had a good appointment and at this point, no action needs to be taken. Graham is likely to fall in the 5% that have significant pigeon toe. He could be going through a growth spurt that is causing it to be more pronounced. As some kids grow, they almost train their brain to walk straighter. This will just take time to see what happens. The good thing is that it doesn't seem to be in his hips, his leg bones are not any more turned than before and his actual foot structure is okay. All good pieces of news. We'll continue to watch Graham and any signs that things are worse. A trooper again today and a fast runner as witnessed by the doctors today!

Magic Shoes

Graham went through his annual check with Dr. Jose Morcuende today and did great. Although we've seen a slight increase in the in-toeing of his left foot, there is no need for returning to the Mitchell Braces (aka Magic Shoes) or any other procedures. Graham is likely to have some in toeing of his feet and this slight turn over the last year is probably just his body adjusting versus the tibial torsion. He'll go back in another year for a check and around the age of 5-6, we'll decide if any more procedures are needed. He's a happy boy knowing he doesn't have to wear the shoes!