Margaret in Ghana
The Ponseti method of casts and braces is the gold-standard clubfoot treatment for children, especially those under two. It is often described as “minimally invasive,” which it is. Yet, in most cases, a tenotomy occurs before the last cast is applied. This simple procedure, completed in less than a minute, cuts the Achilles tendon, allowing the foot to straighten completely.
Many parents say the tenotomy is the most traumatic part of the procedure to treat their child’s clubfoot because the babies cry momentarily. Still, the family can usually console them quickly. This was the case for Joyce and Dickson when their baby Margaret went through the Ponseti method in Ghana. Joyce empathized with her child. Her cries broke this young mom’s heart.
However, the sadness was quickly replaced by joy and hope when they saw Margaret walking on her nearly perfect feet. The Ponseti method, coupled with the unwavering support of parent advisors like Pastor Daniel, played a crucial role in this transformation. They guided Joyce and Dickson through every step of the process, preparing them for the challenges and celebrating the victories.
“Your treatment is free, and you are very nice to people who attend your clinic,” Joyce said. “I and my girl are always blessed by the counseling and the prayers offered by the pastor.”
