Ndalwentle’s clubfoot success story
Ndalwentle Makoko is a patient at the Tygerberg Hospital clubfoot clinic. He lives in Khayelitsha, and travels an hour to the clinic for treatment. Sweet little Ndalwentle was born with bilateral clubfoot. He is nearly two years old and is thriving. He runs around all day long and charms anyone he meets. Solveig, a Steps […]
Frankie’s clubfoot success story
When Vicky Willis found out about her son Frankie’s clubfoot diagnosis, her heart sank. Now, knowing all she does about the process, she’s started an Instagram account for Frankie so people can follow his journey, connecting people across the world. When did you find out that your baby had/would have clubfoot? At my second scan. […]
Nokuthula Radebe and her son, Kuhlesibonge, share their clubfoot success story
I found out in December 2017 that I was pregnant. I was so excited, and I prayed that it would be a boy. I went to see a doctor for my first appointment, who told me that the baby was fine and he didn’t see any complications. On the 16th September 2018, I gave birth […]
Atang’s Success Story
When Tumelo’s little boy, Atang, was born with clubfoot, she found immense comfort in the supportive community at the Steps clubfoot clinic at the Baragwanath Hospital. A huge weight lifted off her shoulders. When did you find out that your baby had/would have clubfoot? I was told about it just after my baby was cut […]
Omphulusa and Sharon’s Clubfoot Journey
It was May 2013 when I found out that I was pregnant and I was very happy, I immediately had a short prayer and ask God that my child should be a baby girl as I already have 2 boys. I went to my antenatal consultations and the scans showed that I was expecting a […]
Malik’s Success Story!
Malik received 10 casting sessions, which is when they use plaster to create molds around the foot in order to treat his unilateral clubfoot. These casts help the joints, bones, and ligaments grow in the correct direction by gently manipulating the foot. After 10 sessions it was time for Malik to have his tenotomy, which […]
Rethabile’s Clubfoot Success Story
Rethabile was born with bilateral clubfoot, which was successfully treated by Steps Clinics. In order to attend check-ups, she travels from Jabulani, in Soweto, with her grandma, Emily. Rethabile is now a healthy, happy young girl, with healthy, happy feet; this is her success story! STEPS Success Story Rethabile was born in Bara, 10 yrs […]
Shane’s Clubfoot Success Story
Tracy lives in Northdale with her son, Shane, who sufferers from unilateral clubfoot. Like many other parents Tracy has to travel an hour to the nearest clinic in order for her son to receive treatment. This is a tremendous effort that is put in and it shows the extent that these parents are willing to […]