Heather,

we had the same surgery last year. My son was 3 years old that time. I'm not sure if we have the same problem though. My son used to stand on his toes all the time, and since the surgery, it stopped completely. His legs were also very stiff and it has improved a lot after surgery. He wears AFO's, without them, his walks on his inner side of his foot and it looks very bad. Andrea

He was walking better soon after his casts were removed.

He will never be an athelete, but he is a referee, so he is part of the game.

Hi, Andrea:

I'm researching Dr. Nuzzo before I take my 2 year old to go see him. I was interested in your post because my daughter has tightness that causes her to toe walk on her right foot (as well as bow out to the outer side of her foot). Just wondering if the continued need for the AFO is related to the toe walking (our main concern) or the walking on the inside of the foot. Also I was wondering if you have any idea regarding the age Dr. Nuzzo does surgery for toe walking (did you try to do it any earlier than 3?)
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

My almost 2 year old son isn't a candidate for some of the more serious surgeries but Dr. Nuzzo might be able to help him with his almost "locked" knee and elbow joints. Any updates from those of you who have experience with Dr. Nuzzo?