If the surgery is recommended Dr. Bruce with Denise the NP, do the percutaneous heel cord lengthening procedure, which is less invasive. No cutting, ie. long scar.
Also, during the appointment it was mentioned by the NP that Grace would need physical therapy for life and a good amount. I discussed the results of her recent PT evaluation and she the NP agreed with me that Grace should be having PT three times a week so we have a Rx in hand for that and the PLS AFO. The diagnosis codes that were used are
343.1, congential hemiplegia
727.81, contracture of tendon
Denise also feels that will all of the PT and protocols and our dedication that Grace should be able to play any sport she wishes and do well. She gave an example of a woman that was in NP classes with her and for years no one knew that she had CP, hemiplegia or right diplegia like our sweet baby Grace. They only noticed a slight limp after a 20 hours work-day at the hospital, and yes this woman finished top of her class.
Prayer request is please pray that I can be steadfast, detailed, and efficient in getting the KBW paperwork together to get an approval. We so need this for Grace to do these therapies and treatments for now and for her future. Thank you so very much for your prayers!!!
I have tried for 20 minutes to get this post brighter, I am clueless and going to bed it must be an eternal glitch! :-) Good night, sleep tight!
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