Today we would like to bring the plight of our lovely Becky who turns 13 in July next year back to the table. Last year 3 ladies kindly responded with clothing for her.
In 2025 however , we need to look at the prosthesis which is now longer suitable for purpose and is hurting her (besides being an awful contraption to say the least) . Becky was born with a condition Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), also known as Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD),[1] is a rare, non-hereditary birth defect that affects the pelvis, particularly the hip bone, and the proximal femur. The disorder may affect one side or both, with the hip being deformed and the leg shortened.
It is commonly linked with the absence or shortening of a leg bone (fibular hemimelia) and the absence of a kneecap. Other linked birth defects include the dislocation or instability of the joint between the femur and the kneecap, a shortened tibia or fibula, and foot deformities. Therefore, Becky right leg is much shorter than her left.
 Promises made by some were not kept and we are back to the drawing board. We are in discussions with Cure Childrens hospital in Bulawayo who do not charge for their services , who will create a new prosthesis for her until she is old enough to have a very big operation once she is fully grown . She will need to attend a consultation in the New Year. To this end we are looking for donations to get her and her dad to Bulawayo and for their accommodation for at least a week.
Could we also once again look at clothing for her as she does what most kids do. Grow daily ... Thank you all who might consider assisting.
  (Pictures permission from her dad Julien)
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