Bottom ring and wires removed

We have just returned from the hospital where Ava had a small operation to remove the bottom ring and 4 wires in her foot. This now leaves her with the frame on her leg.

The operation was very quick and we were discharged the same day. Ava now has dressing covering these pin sites to prevent infection while they heal. The consultant wants Ava to now be weight bearing and start to walk with the frame. Apparently the more mobile she is, the quicker the bone will heal in her leg.

At the moment Ava's foot is sore and she is reluctant to put the foot down, but I'm sure in a few days time she'll be moving more.

Having the bottom ring removed brings us one step closer to the finish line. Roll on October!

I've included another photo of Ava's leg without the foot ring. If you look at this image vs the one I took before the frame was fitted you can see the progress. Although the difference in leg length will start to increase again as she grows, we know this procedure works and that after her second lengthening at 12 years old she will eventually have legs the same length.