Orthotics
Brace #6
Guess who got a new brace today? (Brace #6!) This one is kinda back to the old design. It’s (finally!) tall enough, and the front piece is riveted on, so it can’t be misplaced. That’s kinda cool! Fitting it was ROUGH. Amy was super non-cooperative, kicking all over, complaining “IT’S. Read more…
Orthotics
It Shouldn’t Be This Hard!
I am not happy with our orthotist. Today Amy was supposed to get her new brace. I have refused delivery. Apparently the reason her brace is so much straighter is not because her leg is straighter, but because her orthotist decided to make it straight- even though her leg isn’t Read more…
Orthotics
Making Brace #6
I haven’t really been happy with Amy’s new brace for many reasons, but most were somewhat nitpicky. Two were not. First, the looooong foot plate. Unsurprisingly, after 11 days, she managed to snap that sucker right off, leaving a dangerous point. (I had that cut and sanded off.) Second, it’s Read more…
Life with CPT
Halloween Costumes and Braces?
Amy is going to be Batgirl for Halloween, and has black tights to wear. But… brace. What to do? a) Wear the tights under the brace, and rock the brace in all its glory. Batgirl can have a special leg, plus you don’t want her to get too hot! b) Read more…
Life with CPT
Progression 2016-2017
The story so far, does anyone else think that her leg is getting straighter???
Orthotics
Brace #5
Delivery Day for Brace #5… and the jury is OUT. I find it interesting that the front part ends higher than any of the others to date. Interesting isn’t the word – how about a little disturbing? The pattern, “Cool Girls” looks adorable on pink padding! Also pink socks, which Read more…
Orthotics
It Broke?!
Just getting around to posting- it’s been a crazy week! ? Amy and I met her new orthotist. He seems knowledgeable and nice enough. Jury is still out on him though. Amy was not impressed. But, Char was there and being a pill, so we’re trying not to judge him. As you Read more…
Orthotics
Brace #4
Brace Delivery day, and hey! It looks pretty good from the front. This one has a new design, with the top piece only covering the shin- not the whole leg like we’re used to. It also goes on the outside of the main piece, rather than the inside- another change. Read more…