Comments on: Teen Perseveres Surgeries to Straighten Legs

By: Peter Aguirre

Peter Aguirre — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:02:36 +0000

I think 2012 is finally my year. The Year of Pete. I am scheduling my two total knee replacements. I have found a surgeon that doesn’t close until its right. Maybe I can set a personal goal of mine, Breaking the 4 minute mile. I will probably wear shorts all year round. I have 40 plus years to catch up on. Those with good legs don’t know how blessed you are. I was blessed to find a beautiful woman that married me for my face and black hair and said she never looked at my legs.

By: Peter Aguirre

Peter Aguirre — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:02:36 +0000

By: Peter Aguirre

Peter Aguirre — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:52:36 +0000

My legs were straight through most of grade school. I was very fast. I could keep up with the older boys. Then my legs began growing out of alignment. My parents were not educated about it and did nothing. My high school years were humiliating. I had to learn to wear clothes that lessened the look. I saw an advertisement for Central States Orthopedic in Tulsa Oklahoma. They stated they had a physician that specialized in deformities. I made an appointment. He said he was one of the best and taught other doctors around the country. He mention his under grade was in civil engineering and he surveyed a lot at work. He took a 17 degree wedge out and it only should have been 10 degrees. I have been stuck with two legs that bend to the left. It was even visible in the post op films while I was still under anesthesia. No doctor that I saw would touch me. They said wait until total knee replacement to correct alignment.

By: Peter Aguirre

Peter Aguirre — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:52:36 +0000

By: Shelley Tingey

Shelley Tingey — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Wow! What a time for you Madisen Jennings along with your DR Amy Mcintosh. I am so thrilled for you. I to suffer with Hypophosphotesic Rickets. in fact there is about ten of us in the family who do. I was three years old when I had my first Opp on my legs,so far I’ve had thirteen Opps on legs. I understand the pain that you’ve been through. I am so glad and happy for you Medisen Jennings. Keep smiling girl. Kind regards. SHELLEY

By: Shelley Tingey

Shelley Tingey — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:14:00 +0000

By: Shelley Tingey

Shelley Tingey — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:53:36 +0000

I am so glad that Madisen Jennings has had her legs straightened.I know how she has been feeling, as I to have Hypophosphotesic Rickets. There are about ten of us in the family who suffer. Iwas three yrs old when I had my first Opp, and have had thirteen on my legs so far! Thanks to DR Amy Mcintosh and her team you should be able to have a better quality of life,with less pain. Keep smiling Madisen Jennings. kind regards.. SHELLEY

By: Shelley Tingey

Shelley Tingey — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:53:36 +0000

By: Shelley Tingey

Shelley Tingey — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:43:50 +0000

I am so glad that Madisen Jennings had her legs straightened. I am 36 years old and was born with Hypophosphotesic Rickets. my 1st Opp was when I was 3 and I have had many since then. My legs are not “perfect” but they are alot straighter. There are about 10 of us in the family who suffer with this. Thank you to DR Amy Mcintosh and her team for making this possible for Madisen Jennings.And you Madisen,keep smiling. kind regards. Shelley

By: Shelley Tingey

Shelley Tingey — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:43:50 +0000