Tanner's left leg and foot have been rotating inward for awhile now. We have tried derotational straps, twister cables, higher bracing with a KAFO (Knee Ankle Foot Orthodic), and nothing seem to correct or help the issue. So on December 13th 2013, Tanner had surgery on his left leg.
He was in the hospital for 2 days for observation. Tanner has quite a time waking from anesthesia, so they watch him close.
Tanner was completely and utterly BRAVE before the surgery. All smiles, and no tears.
His cast was split to leave room for swelling and lots of padding. He ended up with 2 pins in his foot.
After a couple of weeks, more casting was added to close the gap a bit. The Dr started the wrong way, so Tanner ended up with a crisscross cast, instead of it being striped. He didn't mind, he thought it was cool!
Tanner had the cast on for a total of 8 weeks. He was so done with it when it was time for removal.
Look at all that padding! There were also foam pads on the side and top of his foot to protect the pins.
The pins were removed the same day. This is one occasion where I am very thankful that Tanner has no feeling in his foot. Because otherwise I'm sure it would have been pretty painful! I couldn't even watch!
Tanner's foot is so straight now, and he loves his "wheelie awesome" scar! We tell him that his scars are marks of his bravery.
