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Jan 28, 2013 13:48:08 GMT -7
Post by taylor on Jan 28, 2013 13:48:08 GMT -7
Hi my name is lynne and I have a seven year old son who was born without a shin bone. He had his leg amputated below the knee at 6 months and got his first prosthetic at 9 months old. He couldn't weight bear properly and had a second operation to take it above the knee. He has a working knee joint now but still finds it difficult to walk properly. I joined the group to get advice and tips for future hurdles he will need to overcome. He is amazing and never moans about his leg although is a bit disappointed that he can't ride a bike yet. I would appreciate any advise u may have to offer and would like to talk to any other parents with kids in a similar situation
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Jan 28, 2013 18:29:06 GMT -7
Post by stonecutter on Jan 28, 2013 18:29:06 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum! I wish I had some advice for you, but I became an amputee at 19. There are several on board here who are amputees for congenital reasons.
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Jan 29, 2013 2:06:50 GMT -7
Post by allenuk on Jan 29, 2013 2:06:50 GMT -7
Taylor:
we have a member on the books called 'mom2noble'. She is a mother to a little boy who had his lower leg amputated. She hasn't posted in over a year, but might well still be at the same email address.
It might be worth sending her a PM through the [Members] tab at the top.
Best of luck,
Allen.
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cate6
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Jan 29, 2013 9:38:04 GMT -7
Post by cate6 on Jan 29, 2013 9:38:04 GMT -7
Hi taylor, I got my first artificial leg at 14 months, it didn't have a knee joint. I became an ak amputee aged 13 in order to have the longed for knee joint. Does your son have PFFD?
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Jan 29, 2013 12:23:13 GMT -7
Post by taylor on Jan 29, 2013 12:23:13 GMT -7
Thanks for the above comments. No he doesn't have PFFD cate. He had a straight leg until he was 4 until he had his second operation. They weren't sure what had happened. He had a full leg with a slightly twisted foot and four toes. They thought he had club foot at first. It would be great for any tips you have on riding a bike. He keeps breaking his leg and foot. Is this normal? Thanks allenuk I will try that Thanks Lynne
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Jan 29, 2013 21:45:41 GMT -7
Post by barclay on Jan 29, 2013 21:45:41 GMT -7
Hi and Welcome !
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cate6
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Jan 30, 2013 1:20:14 GMT -7
Post by cate6 on Jan 30, 2013 1:20:14 GMT -7
Thanks for the above comments. No he doesn't have PFFD cate. He had a straight leg until he was 4 until he had his second operation. They weren't sure what had happened. He had a full leg with a slightly twisted foot and four toes. They thought he had club foot at first. It would be great for any tips you have on riding a bike. He keeps breaking his leg and foot. Is this normal? Thanks allenuk I will try that Thanks Lynne I've never been able to ride a regular bike but we are all different and I've heard of many who can. My parents were as determined as me during my childhood, and although they weren't pushy they supported me in everything I wanted to try and were very encouraging. It could be a matter of your son continuing to try with the bike. Sorry I don't have any advice.
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