Alisa's ClubFoot Treatment

Hi, my name is Khrystyna and my baby girl Alisa, who is only 6 month old, was born with a Club Foot which is a birth defect in which the foot is twisted inward out of the normal position. She has undergone a medical procedure called Ponseti which is a series of full leg castings almost immediately after birth followed by tendon surgery. The procedure was done by one of our local Pediatric Orthopedist here in New York however now that's it's all complete her foot doesn't seem fully corrected. So after a lot of research, I found the best doctor who specializes in complex Club Foot, Dr Matthew Dobbs, who's clinic is in St. Louis, Missouri. After sending him several videos and pictures, he concluded that the foot is not fully correct and if not treated can result in a full relapse. He recommend proper re-casting and possible a surgery called Achilles tenotomy. Unfortunately Alisa's insurance does not cover non emergency treatment beyond NY so we would have to travel to St Louis Children's Hospital to receive the proper treatment for her foot. If her foot does relapse, she would be unable to walk and would require even more treatment and surgeries than she does now not to mention the psychological toll it would have on her if done later when she is older. I am asking for your help to collect enough money to start her treatment and help my baby girl take her first steps in life. Thank you so very much!!!