- From
- Brazil
- Hospital for treatment
- Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Disease
- Congenital left foot macrodactyly
- Treatment/medical stage
- Microreconstruction and Orthopedic Foot Surgery
Facing foot abnormalities from birth
Brazilian girl Zara's left foot has been significantly enlarged since birth, which affects her walking and requires her to wear two shoes of different sizes. The family sought medical treatment in Brazil and the United States and received suggestions for amputation, hoping to continue exploring the possibility of preserving the foot.
Online consultation across time differences
In December 2024, the family learned about Dr. Sun Wenhai from Shanghai Ninth Hospital through social media. Dr. Sun Wenhai and Dr. Yu Aiping overcame the time difference of 11 time zones and conducted online consultations for families for about three hours, analyzing the condition and previous treatment cases. Early communication helps families understand the path to reconstructive surgery.
Microscopic reconstruction rather than simple reduction of appearance
In August 2025, Zara’s family came to Shanghai. On August 21, the team performed approximately eight hours of microscopic reconstruction surgery to remove abnormal tissue and reshape the bone, taking into account the function and appearance of the foot. Postoperative care and immobilization are also part of the treatment.
Wear shoes of the same size again
After the National Day, the doctor removed her pins. Reports on October 28 documented that Zara was able to walk independently and was wearing two shoes of the same size for the first time. The article presents the reconstruction effect and recovery situation at this stage, and it still needs to be observed in combination with growth and development.
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Xinmin Evening News/Shangguan News · 2025-10-30 · View the original report ↗
- From
- Brazil
- Hospital for treatment
- Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Disease
- Congenital left foot macrodactyly
- Treatment/medical stage
- Microreconstruction and Orthopedic Foot Surgery
Facing foot abnormalities from birth
Brazilian girl Zara's left foot has been significantly enlarged since birth, which affects her walking and requires her to wear two shoes of different sizes. The family sought medical treatment in Brazil and the United States and received suggestions for amputation, hoping to continue exploring the possibility of preserving the foot.
Online consultation across time differences
In December 2024, the family learned about Dr. Sun Wenhai from Shanghai Ninth Hospital through social media. Dr. Sun Wenhai and Dr. Yu Aiping overcame the time difference of 11 time zones and conducted online consultations for families for about three hours, analyzing the condition and previous treatment cases. Early communication helps families understand the path to reconstructive surgery.
Microscopic reconstruction rather than simple reduction of appearance
In August 2025, Zara’s family came to Shanghai. On August 21, the team performed approximately eight hours of microscopic reconstruction surgery to remove abnormal tissue and reshape the bone, taking into account the function and appearance of the foot. Postoperative care and immobilization are also part of the treatment.
Wear shoes of the same size again
After the National Day, the doctor removed her pins. Reports on October 28 documented that Zara was able to walk independently and was wearing two shoes of the same size for the first time. The article presents the reconstruction effect and recovery situation at this stage, and it still needs to be observed in combination with growth and development.
Report source
Xinmin Evening News/Shangguan News · 2025-10-30 · View the original report ↗