by Steve Robinson | Oct 11, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Amar in Ethiopia When Amar was born with clubfoot, his family faced immense challenges. Relatives told them the condition wasn’t serious and would heal naturally with sunbathing and massages, but their worries grew when they saw no improvement. Financial...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 2, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Margaret in Ghana The Ponseti method of casts and braces is the gold-standard clubfoot treatment for children, especially those under two. It is often described as “minimally invasive,” which it is. Yet, in most cases, a tenotomy occurs before the last cast is...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 1, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Kayron in Mozambique Waiting for the birth of your child can be joyful, but it also can be stressful for expecting mothers. For Elisa in Mozambique, family issues added extra burden on her, causing her to give birth to her son Kayron prematurely at seven months....
by Steve Robinson | Aug 30, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Treating a child with clubfoot impacts more than just the child. It impacts the entire community. Here Chimaine is surrounded by family, parent advisor and others in celebration of her healing. Chimaine in Burkina Faso When Chimaine was born with clubfoot, her parents...
by Steve Robinson | Aug 5, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Mussiela in Mozambique Mussa and Ermelinda are parents of three children from Mussa’s previous marriage. The couple is a struggling lower-class family from Mozambique. After getting custody of Mussa’s three children and having to file for bankruptcy, the family...
