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What Treatment Should Be Given For Uneven Growth In Lower Limbs In Children With Spina Bifida ?

Hi, My Daughter now 4years was born with spina bifida , she undergone 2 surgeries and everything gone well, when she walks she puts her right foot little bit cross, and there is a difference in the growth of two legs. should i consult ortho or neuro surgeons.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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Hello,
First, I feel you must congratulate yourself that given your daughter's medical condition and the surgeries, that she IS able to walk, with ONLY "a little bit cross" of the right foot. This is because surgical correction of neurologic birth defects is tricky business, and so, it expectedly offers no sure-bet guarantees.
Having said that, I believe you are right to think of early ortho and/or neurosurgical intervention, as this is the surest way of obtaining the best outcomes. Also, include physiotherapy.
Take care, and best of luck.
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What Treatment Should Be Given For Uneven Growth In Lower Limbs In Children With Spina Bifida ?

Hello, First, I feel you must congratulate yourself that given your daughter s medical condition and the surgeries, that she IS able to walk, with ONLY a little bit cross of the right foot. This is because surgical correction of neurologic birth defects is tricky business, and so, it expectedly offers no sure-bet guarantees. Having said that, I believe you are right to think of early ortho and/or neurosurgical intervention, as this is the surest way of obtaining the best outcomes. Also, include physiotherapy. Take care, and best of luck.