Sept 30th 08 - another 6 weeks check-up

It was Annabel's second check-up after the operation Tuesday. She had been doing really well on her crutches and even better in hydrotherapy. She would not use her crutches in the house and if we were on long journeys - in her wheelchair.

My main concern was how short her leg was - 2.5 cms. Her limp is very obvious, but doesn't phase her. She had the usual x-rays and into to see Mr Price.

He was pleased with the x-rays and where he had cut the bone and pinned it, it had fused and healed completely. I mentioned her limp and he said that the leg should lengthen once he operates next year. It apparently the blood stimulates the growth. I'm not convinced. Time will tell. She has an insole for her shoe, but is only 1cm. Annabel's physio says that she is yet to walk 'normally' and she will not limp so badly once the leg is stronger and muscle is built.

The good good news is that she can now do a few more activities. She is off her crutches and can do cycling, swimming and at last PE at school. Nothing high impact.

The next check-up is 10th February - 4 months.