Luke, age 6, underwent a Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery on December 10th, 2008. Kids with Cerebral Palsy actually get "hand-picked" for this procedure. The success rate of it highly depends on the selection of the "right" candidate. Luke was chosen by 3 physicians specializing in Rhizotomys as a "hands-down" child who could benefit greatly. The surgery permanently reduces muscle tightness, and after Luke undergoes months of rehabilitation and physical therapy, he will walk more easily and efficiently and have greater balance! The goal for Luke is to be able to walk without any aids, like forearm cructhes. Through God's grace and miraculous power, we are confident that Luke will be running and playing beyond our wildest expectations! Luke will be in the hospital for 6 weeks and will have daily physical therapy for six months after that. We are prepared as a family to help Luke succeed in this "Great Adventure". The blog was named for one of Luke's favorite songs by Stephen Curtis Chapman that he learned in Vacation Bible School this past summer.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Luke, age 6, underwent a Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery on December 10th, 2008. Kids with Cerebral Palsy actually get "hand-picked" for this procedure. The success rate of it highly depends on the selection of the "right" candidate. Luke was chosen by 3 physicians specializing in Rhizotomys as a "hands-down" child who could benefit greatly. The surgery permanently reduces muscle tightness, and after Luke undergoes months of rehabilitation and physical therapy, he will walk more easily and efficiently and have greater balance! The goal for Luke is to be able to walk without any aids, like forearm cructhes. Through God's grace and miraculous power, we are confident that Luke will be running and playing beyond our wildest expectations! Luke will be in the hospital for 6 weeks and will have daily physical therapy for six months after that. We are prepared as a family to help Luke succeed in this "Great Adventure". The blog was named for one of Luke's favorite songs by Stephen Curtis Chapman that he learned in Vacation Bible School this past summer.
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Hi Seufer Family,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for seting up this blog. We've been anxious to hear how Luke is doing - glad everything is going as it should. What an amazing procedure. I have no doubt that Luke will do wonderfully. You know - Abby has to come down to Gillette on Wednesday morning for some appointments for her back - any chance that Luke may be up for a quick couple of visitors? It may be early - around 9AM or so. Not sure when visiting hours are, but we'd love to stop by if he is up for it.