Update: Surgeon Says There’s Hope For Baby Without Arms
An orthopaedic surgeon with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Dr. Babajide Saheed, has said there is hope of artificial arms for the baby boy who was born without them at a private clinic in Ogun State.
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But Saheed said depending on the severity of the condition, the baby might have to undergo surgery in a few months, when the artificial prosthetics would be given to him.
He said, “He may have to undergo a surgery, but it is likely not to be now. If the joint is functional, he would be given prosthetics and if it is not, the joints would be removed surgically and he would also be given prosthetics to assist him. The mother should take the baby to a tertiary hospital with orthopaedic specialists and pediatricians, who will evaluate and access the baby and decide the proper treatment. They will check his spine and scrotum for any abnormalities. They would also check his heart, abdomen and spine just to rule out any other congenital defects.”
The surgeon said the baby must have suffered some congenital defects which affected his growth either in the first or second trimester of the mother’s pregnancy.
According to him, the mother’s age at the time she got pregnant and her state of health may affect the baby’s growth and development either positively or negatively.
Saheed said, “The mother may have had some infections which were not well treated. It could be the side effect of some drugs she took in the first six months of pregnancy and that is the delicate period because it is at this stage that the major organs are forming. If she took antibiotics then, it could be the cause of the deformity or any congenital defects in the baby. Exposure to radiation in the area or while undergoing treatment could also cause the deformity. It is also common for women, who get pregnant after the age of 35 to have babies with congenital defects or mental challenges.”
Source: Punch
Thank Jesus. He can atleast lead a normal life without discrimination
thank God
Thank God for dis news,i implore capable bodies goverment or non–govermental to pls cum to his aid.
Thnk God
GOD HELP OOOH
Thank God
thank God there is hope for him
Hmmmm may God see him through
Now someone should call his father to come back home, the dumb ass took off leaving the mother to bear all the burden alone, like she’s the cause. This is good news though.
Thank God there’s hope for the little boy
Thank God for a bit of good news. hope everything works out for good
It is well, for that child, i pray d mother and father will not regret all their action oneday.
Thank God,may God see him true
Good news..thank God
Thank God for the good news….now the father will run back. shm
Theres hope,thank God.
Thank God, I hope it works out without stress. Poor child
Thank God, there’s hope.
This is good news. I still hope good Nigerians will come to baby’s aid and finance medical treatment. The information is very good for every woman to read about what causes deformity. This is why I always ask pregnant women to stop taking antibiotics
so long money and government decide to intervene in the boy’s matter,his stupid,faint of heart and wicked father will come back and tell the whole world that the boy is his son and that he didnt run away but only went to look for money to offset the hospital bills.As for the mother she should learn to watch her mouth,meditate on whatever she wants to say in future.
That’s a great news! Thank God! God almighty will perfect his healing in Jesus name. Amen
Thank you Jesus
May God help him
Thank God. I just hope ngos and people will come to his aid to provide the funds required. God be with the family now and always.
Thank God….!
Wow this is good news.l pray d govt will come 2 her aid
That’s a good news and a new hope for the poor child.