First cast removal/Before and After images

Ava had her first cast removed on Wednesday and we were able to see her leg and the progress made. As you can see the majority of difference has now been achieved (the consultant estimated that there is currently a 1cm difference which will obviously become worse as she grows). However for now she has legs that are near enough the same length - at last!

Her leg does have lots of scabs and scars but these should fade over time. Her foot looks really small though, and it was quite disheartening seeing that (there is currently 5 shoe sizes difference between her feet). I wish there was some kind of lengthening or procedure we could do on the foot, but this currently doesn't exist because of the large number of bones in the foot c.24!

Anyway we need to focus on the positives and the fact that this amazing procedure of leg lengthening has worked.

Ava is now back in cast which will be changed in 2 weeks time.