Post by didmyheartgood on Jun 13, 2004 20:45:15 GMT -5
HI.... Here is our experience...
Brace has very flat feet too.. He has been examined by 2 different ped ortho's and here is what I was told.
Most kids with DS have flat feet, due to the low tone. Most do have an arch, it is just hard to see because the tone is what gives the flat appearance.
Brace was given inserts when he was just beginning to walk(about 2 3/4) they were called "patty bobs", he then graduated to an insert called a "hot dog".
AFO's(actual bracing with a support underneath the foot up around the ankle or calf) were also considered, but it was determined Brace didn't need these....
Here are some links that talk about flat feet in kids with DS...
www.ccmckids.com/departments/Orthopaedics/orthoed17.htm
www.ds-health.com/ortho.htm
Hope this helps......Kim
Brace has very flat feet too.. He has been examined by 2 different ped ortho's and here is what I was told.
Most kids with DS have flat feet, due to the low tone. Most do have an arch, it is just hard to see because the tone is what gives the flat appearance.
Brace was given inserts when he was just beginning to walk(about 2 3/4) they were called "patty bobs", he then graduated to an insert called a "hot dog".
AFO's(actual bracing with a support underneath the foot up around the ankle or calf) were also considered, but it was determined Brace didn't need these....
Here are some links that talk about flat feet in kids with DS...
www.ccmckids.com/departments/Orthopaedics/orthoed17.htm
www.ds-health.com/ortho.htm
Hope this helps......Kim
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