Victoria was treated for clubfoot/ talipes by a series of operations before the Ponseti method became common.
Personal Stories
Eilidh and Niamh’s Story – Fibular Hemimelia
Niamh was born with four toes, her foot was twisted at 90-degrees and her left leg was shorter than her right.
Natalie’s story – late diagnosis of hip dysplasia
Performer Natalie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia aged 19.
William’s story – treated for two relapses of clubfoot
Will has undergone operations on both feet to treat relapses of clubfoot.
George and Henry’s clubfoot/talipes story
Brothers George and Henry were both born with clubfoot/talipes.
Lucinda and James’ clubfoot story
James was diagnosed with clubfoot at Mum Lucinda's 20-week scan.
Mark’s story – amputation as a child due to trauma
Mark became a Paralympic swimmer and now supports other amputees to feel good about their prosthetics.
Fin’s story – born with clubfoot/talipes now a Paralympic hopeful
Will’s Perthes story
I was 8 years old when I was diagnosed with Perthes disease but am now 27 and living a full and healthy life. Those...