It has been a little over 2 weeks since the surgeries. Eloise is progressing very well. We had our first follow-up visit last Thursday. Here is the x-ray of her tibia and fibula. As you can see, she is getting some length! So far, she has added 1cm to her tibia and fibula. The space that you see is actually soft, liquid bone that will harden in the next few weeks. Dr. Paley is projecting 5cm of new bone growth throughout the lengthening process.
You can also see the pins going through both the fibula and tibia in the x-ray. These pins come out of her leg and are attached to the external fixator. The fixator is equipped with 6 struts that must be turned in order to separate the bone. A computer generated program tells us which number the strut is supposed to be on each day. The strut below is strut #6. As you can see on the sheet, strut #6 should be on 106 on day 12 (today). Tomorrow we will turn it to 107.
Occasionally, the turning of the pins causes Eloise some pain. But overall, her pain level has been very low. We have not given her medication in over a week.
Eloise has also been doing very well with her walking. She is even walking on her own with the walker. Big brother Charlie has been cheering her on!!
You can also see the pins going through both the fibula and tibia in the x-ray. These pins come out of her leg and are attached to the external fixator. The fixator is equipped with 6 struts that must be turned in order to separate the bone. A computer generated program tells us which number the strut is supposed to be on each day. The strut below is strut #6. As you can see on the sheet, strut #6 should be on 106 on day 12 (today). Tomorrow we will turn it to 107.
Occasionally, the turning of the pins causes Eloise some pain. But overall, her pain level has been very low. We have not given her medication in over a week.
Eloise has also been doing very well with her walking. She is even walking on her own with the walker. Big brother Charlie has been cheering her on!!
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