Hi thanks for the video, it would be useful to see a before and after result for the patient. Our son is 15 and is a minor toe walker he's not very high on them. It causes terrible pain in sports and his gait isn't great when running. Would he be too old for the op? We've done lots of physiotherapy but it's useless.
Thank you for watching our video. The link below to our website will take you to the before and afters of Achilles Tendon Lengthening surgery. After watching, please let us know if you have any other questions. If you wish to contact our office directly, we have also provided that link. pediatricfootankle.com/surgeries/achilles-tendon-lengthening-surgery/ pediatricfootankle.com/contact-directions
I am currently 14 years old I have been toe walking ever since I learned to walk , I toe walk even in shoes ( recently my parents asked me to walk properly and when I put my feet correctly it hurts my calves and I feel a stretch ) I went to a physiotherapist and did some therapy for a couple weeks which helped relieve the pain but the problem is that I can’t stand with my heels completely touching the floor and it hurts when I walk normally and even while doing any sort of activity I went to an orthopedist and they straight up told me that at this age I have to under go gastrocnemius surgery .. which is done in a government hospital near the area … I do not know what to do . I went to the orthopedist the doc had told us about they did certain check ups and sent me to a neurologist for a check up of my nerves and stuff .
Toe walking can be a symptom of certain neurologic conditions so having a neuro work up makes sense. If it is structural and not neurological, and you and your parents want the condition resolved, then yes, surgery can resolve it. A word of advice, if you choose surgery, make sure the provider does this surgery regularly and sets realistic expectations for the outcome. If you or your parents have any questions please feel free to contact our office directly. Thanks for watching our video and sharing your experience. pediatricfootankle.com/
Hi thanks for the video, it would be useful to see a before and after result for the patient. Our son is 15 and is a minor toe walker he's not very high on them. It causes terrible pain in sports and his gait isn't great when running.
Would he be too old for the op? We've done lots of physiotherapy but it's useless.
Thank you for watching our video. The link below to our website will take you to the before and afters of Achilles Tendon Lengthening surgery. After watching, please let us know if you have any other questions. If you wish to contact our office directly, we have also provided that link.
pediatricfootankle.com/surgeries/achilles-tendon-lengthening-surgery/
pediatricfootankle.com/contact-directions
I am currently 14 years old I have been toe walking ever since I learned to walk , I toe walk even in shoes ( recently my parents asked me to walk properly and when I put my feet correctly it hurts my calves and I feel a stretch ) I went to a physiotherapist and did some therapy for a couple weeks which helped relieve the pain but the problem is that I can’t stand with my heels completely touching the floor and it hurts when I walk normally and even while doing any sort of activity I went to an orthopedist and they straight up told me that at this age I have to under go gastrocnemius surgery .. which is done in a government hospital near the area … I do not know what to do . I went to the orthopedist the doc had told us about they did certain check ups and sent me to a neurologist for a check up of my nerves and stuff .
I’m waiting for the proper report now
Toe walking can be a symptom of certain neurologic conditions so having a neuro work up makes sense. If it is structural and not neurological, and you and your parents want the condition resolved, then yes, surgery can resolve it. A word of advice, if you choose surgery, make sure the provider does this surgery regularly and sets realistic expectations for the outcome. If you or your parents have any questions please feel free to contact our office directly.
Thanks for watching our video and sharing your experience.
pediatricfootankle.com/
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