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Back
on his toes it was felt that surgery was the only solution
left. In June of this year Thomas had his tendons cut, a technique
known as Hokes procedure. A small incision was made into the
tendon on either side. Thomas had three incisions in each leg.
He went straight into heavy plasters, which were kept on for
a week, then removed for lighter plasters, which stayed on for
5 more weeks.
After
5 weeks the plasters came off, success Thomas stomped and walked
heavily around the house, flatfooted for the first week, his
legs were painfully thin. Each week we saw some improvement
in his walking though we were unable to do many exercises, as
this would involve him being on his toes, so patience was needed.
He
now does try to go up on his toes but his tendons are so lose
he cannot stay up. Two months on, his tendons are now tightening
up this is the critical time. He is mainly walking properly
and his posture is wonderful.
And
we keep watching, fingers crossed and heels flat.
Andrew
and Karen.
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