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It is my understanding that DiGeorge Syndrome is essentially a genetic disorder affecting the cardiovascular system, but which may also be manifest in hypermobile joints.

Certainly the 3.5yr old girl presenting recently appeared to have hypermobile ankle complexes and some difficulty walking barefoot on a flat surface as a result. I have referred the girl to a podiatrist but my professional interest urges me to ask for your opinions as to the suitability of foot orthoses as part of the therapy for the condition, especially in the case of a 3.5yr old.

Many thanks

Dhonuill, C. Ped

 

Dear Dhonuill.

You wrote:

Certainly, as she is having some difficulty, then orthoses should be able to give her more stability and improve function.

Cheers
Shane

 

Hi Shane, thanks for that.

That was my gut feeling and I'm assuming that pediatric foot orthoses are not 'rigid' in light of the fact that the pediatric foot does not ossify until later years. I'm sure that bringing the girl's ankles in or close to STJ NP would be a big help to her.

Cheers,

Dhonuill