We were counting down the days at the Valdez house for Ava to get her cast off. She was such a good patient and didn't cry at all during the procedure. However, as soon as they took it off she started crying hysterically from the stiffness and her open sores. Fortunately her sores from the cast are healing nicely. The doctor told me that she could possibly limp for up to 3 months. She refused to walk the first 2 days it was off and continued scooting. She finally started wobbling around a few days following the cast removal. What has been alarming to me though is that her left foot is at about an 80 degree angle pointing outwards when she walks. This is causing her to walk extremely slow, trip more, and not be able to walk down stairs (or a curb) without falling. I called the doctor and the earliest orthopedics can see her is early next week. We will find out if this will correct itself, if she needs physical therapy, the cast put back on, or a brace. We'll keep you posted.
What a trooper!
The worst of the rash was on the back of the leg and the front of her foot.
