Visit to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

Zoee's specialist appointment went wonderfully. I was so nervous thinking about all that he could say. But we found out great news! We found out that she only has twisting in her hips called anteversion. He said that nothing is majorly wrong with her..and it's hard for him to explain that to us because we visibly see that she is walking with such a drastic intoeing gait. (meaning she walks and runs pigeon-toed) He said that we will just have to let time take it's course and it should eventually straighten out. He did all sorts of tests to rule out anything neurological, which I would of never thought about that. He said she is healthy and above average on her milestones. The only reason we would have to go back is if she breaks something in her lower extremities (legs, foot) then they would want to see her. And also if it doesn't correct itself substantially before the age of 10, then they will have to do surgery where they go in and cut her thigh bones in half and place a pin in them. But that's a ways off and we are praying that everything works the way it's suppose to and we don't have to go that route. She's been wearing corrective shoes (regular tennis shoes that have an arch and wedge built onto them) for almost a year. The specialist from Midland is the one that prescribed these to her and the doctor at SR said they are not doing a bit of good and he was afraid they would over correct her feet and cause other problems. So that was a blessing because each pair of shoes was costing about $160.00 out of pocket because most insurances don't cover it. He said that she will fall more than other toddlers..but all kids fall down. As long as she's getting back up and keeps going. She is extremely active and I told them it sure doesn't slow her down any. He said no, be prepared to run quicker because with her intoeing the way it is..she will be faster. He said think of it this way, runners run with their feet in and not out..cause if you run with them out you are slower. So this should be interested! HA! But we were very pleased with the hospital and doctors that saw Zoee. She loved that we got bags of popcorn to take with us and she acted so good. We went across the street at their lil' park to have some fun afterwards. Zoee loved it! She met some new friends there, too! She is very outgoing and loves to be social. We are so blessed to have such great news!!

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