Medical Summary

This page provides a detailed account of my lifelong medical journey—from a congenital clubfoot at birth to ongoing vascular failure and surgical planning for a below-knee amputation.

Timeline Overview

1990 – NICU

Premature birth and NICU care begins the medical journey.

NICU

2009 – Pre-Surgery (3rd Surgery)

Foot marked before full reconstruction surgery. Hopeful outlook.

Pre-surgery

2009 – Post-Surgery X-ray

X-ray showing surgical screws and pins after reconstruction.

X-ray with pins

2014 – Post-Op Result

Toes are straighter, but function is already declining.

Post-Op Foot

2022 – Functional Decline & Chronic Swelling

Pain worsens significantly. Swelling and discoloration return. Mobility declines. This is when cane use began.

2022 front view 2022 side view

2025 - January

Severe swelling, ischemia, and pain. Below-knee amputation planned.

April 2025 Swelling

April 22, 2025 – Escalated Ischemia & Discoloration

Marked increase in swelling, purple/black discoloration, and pain. This event accelerated surgical decision-making.

April 22 side view April 22 top view April 22 discoloration close-up

For more lab results and full history, visit the Labs Page.