Re: preemie-l Preemie Legs

EStarnes@aol.com
Wed, 19 Jun 1996 08:40:36 -0400


2 of my girls tippy-toe walked for almost 2 years.  Then they just stopped,
and began walking normal.  We were told that this was very common with
premature babies,  but I don't know exactly why.

Libby S.
Maryland
(mom of Rachel, 7-29-91;  Blair,  8-9-91;  Emily,  8-9-91)

In a message dated 96-06-18 15:56:24 EDT, you write:

>Did anyone have problems with their child having stiff legs and pointy
>toes?  Not from CP, but just from the fact of being out of the confines of
>the womb so early.  It was common at the follow up clinic here and Alex's
>is now resolved but I would be interested to hear about other people's
>situations.  Thx.