Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Pediatric Orthopedic Appointment

Jackson finally saw the Pediatric Orthopedic doctor today. Dr. Greene. He is a cute old man that wears a bow tie. Very thorough. And soft spoken. He did a very detailed exam on Jackson. I really like this doctor!
He gave me a lot of information! I wish Justin could have been there to hear it all.
Dr. Greene said Jackson does have a form of Cerebral Palsy. So it's not just Hypertonia. He showed me things on Jackson I had never noticed! WOW!
So as far as Jackson's most severe issue with his right leg and foot not working "normally" he is going to put a hard cast on Jackson for 6-8 week to start. He also wants for Jackson to have Botox injections. Tri-care only covers half of the very expensive procedure to do Botox. The doctor says the casting will be fine by itself for now. Then splinting afterwards.
This will be an ongoing thing for several years as I understood.
God's timing is not always understood but is perfect!

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