During our revisit with FHC last month, it was suggested to try adding an "in-rigger" to Kevin's left shoe (top photo) to try to help correct his left foot turning inward when he walks. I will spare you all the drama I had to endure to accomplish this but the fact was as soon as Kevin began walking with the in-rigger he turned his left foot in even more to avoid tripping on it...this of course was not the goal. They have used the in-rigger to help correct kids that toe-walk, but Kevin decided once this shoe was on to not be a toe-walker. Luckily, I was making a trip back to FHC a few days later and I took the shoe with me and video of Kevin walking in it. Dr. Joe (the foot doctor) immediately said to take that thing off of there (it wasn't his idea). And we came up with a new plan. He said to add a 1/2 inch wedge to his left shoe (bottom photo). This seems to be working! Kevin will also be receiving new orthotics to add to this new plan. Dr. Joe also viewed the hip x-rays that we had done since our last visit. He said that his left hip is displaced or cock-eyed but no need for alarm or surgery because when his legs are put in "frog-legs" the hip bone is put back into position. So based on this information I have ordered a hip abduction pillow for Kevin to use when he sleeps. This will ensure that he does not sleep with his feet turned inward. And when he is sitting during the day we are to be sure that he does so with cross-legs or frog-legs. I feel pretty good with the changes we have already made and feel hopeful once again as we continue on "the journey".
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