Refeletse’s Clubfoot Treatment: My son is proof that clubfoot is treatable. A story of hope, perseverance, and progress.
Refeletse Monaila’s mother shares their story: My husband and I brought our week-old baby boy to the Tygerberg Hospital Clubfoot Clinic, filled with a mix of emotions—fear, uncertainty, and hope. We didn’t know what to expect, but from the moment we arrived, we were met with kindness, encouragement, and support from Jane from Steps and […]
Damian’s success story at Tygerberg Hospital’s clubfoot clinic
When Damian Kotze was born with clubfoot in 2015, his parents Sheena and Ryan from Kraaifontein, faced uncertainty about his future. They didn’t know much about clubfoot and the future they could expect for their little boy.
Lisule’s Clubfoot success story
Lisule is a pretty little girl who is almost two years old. She was born with bilateral clubfoot and has been coming to the clubfoot clinic at Maitland Cottage Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital in Cape Town since she was born. Steps has supported this clubfoot clinic since 2013, and we have been happy to watch and encourage Lisule’s progress.
Hein’s Clubfoot success story
Hein and his twin-brother Malan are two gorgeous bundles of fun. They were born in August 2017, Malan with regular feet and his twin Hein was diagnosed with bilateral clubfeet. The twins and their parents Santana and Heinrich live just 10 minutes from the Steps partner clinic at Tygerberg Hospital, and they all came into the clinic together for Hein’s treatment, at first weekly and then for check-ups. They are very popular visitors, chatting to the clinic staff and making new friends every time they arrive.
Mivuyo’s Clubfoot success story
Little Mivuyo is just two months old. He was born with bilateral clubfoot and he started coming to the Ponseti clubfoot clinic at Tygerberg Hospital just after he was born. Steps has supported this clinic since 2013, and we have met many precious little ones like Mivuyo starting the Ponseti process who now run around the clinic when they come in for their check-ups.
Angawakho’s Clubfoot success story
Two-month old Angawakho was born in Kwa-Zulu Natal with bilateral clubfoot. Luckily, he was diagnosed early and he started as a patient at the Grey’s Hospital clubfoot clinic, which is supported by Steps clubfoot care.
Jemima Belle’s successful clubfoot treatment
My husband, Richard, and I were told at the 22-week scan that our daughter, Jemima Belle, had bilateral clubfeet. I was deeply shocked and totally devastated. I really did not know what it meant and my first thought was that we might have to terminate the pregnancy.
A simple solution for a second son
Blessing Woifo is a happy and outgoing boy who is starting to stand and will soon be walking. Blessing’s mom Flore said she only found out when he was born that he had clubfoot, but it was not her first experience with clubfoot.
