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Meet Our Patients
Ashton and Wyatt's Vertical Talus
When a prenatal ultrasound revealed that Sara and Aaron Trombley's unborn son had congenital vertical talus, they already knew where they would go. Just 18 months earlier, their firstborn son, Ashton, was born with the same foot deformity.
Clara's Story
It was just after Clara Dawson’s first birthday when her family noticed something different about her little legs. One leg seemed to be longer than the other.
Clubfoot Infant - Alexis's Road to Recovery
Even before Alexis was born, she was diagnosed with a foot deformity known as clubfoot. Her parents sought treatment with pediatric orthopedic specialist Dr. Matthew Dobbs.
Colin - Diagnosed with Complex Clubfoot at Birth
Colin was diagnosed with clubfoot the day he was born. Colin was treated immediately with no relief. Then his mom learned about Dr. Matthew Dobbs at St. Louis Children's Hospital, who specializes in bracing to correct clubfoot.
Ethan's Journey With Clubfoot
Ethan's journey with clubfoot began when he was diagnosed with clubfoot in the womb. He was just ten days old when he began treatment with Dr. Matthew Dobbs at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Lucas' Finger Replantation
Lucas crushed his finger between a 15-pound weight and a piece of wood. The ring finger on his left hand was split open and we could tell it was broken.
Sam's Success with Ponseti Method
Like his mom, Sam was born with the foot deformity known as clubfoot. But after her experience with painful surgery as a child, Allison decided to bring Sam to pediatric orthopedic specialist Dr. Matthew Dobbs for non-surgical treatment known as the Ponseti Method.
Yorlene Reyes - Ahead of the Curve
By the time 14-year old Yorlene Reyes came to St. Louis from Honduras, her spine was deformed with a severe 132-degree curve.
