- 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 ↗
- 来自
- 巴西
- 就诊医院
- 上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院
- 疾病
- 先天性左足巨趾症
- 治疗／就医阶段
- 显微重建与足部矫形手术
从出生起面对足部异常
巴西女孩扎拉的左脚自出生起就明显肥大，行走受到影响，需要穿两只不同尺码的鞋。家人在巴西和美国多方求医，得到过截肢的建议，希望继续寻找保留足部的可能性。
跨越时差的线上会诊
2024 年 12 月，家人从社交媒体了解上海九院孙文海医生。孙文海与于爱萍医生克服 11 个时区的时差，为家庭开展约三小时线上会诊，分析病情及既往治疗案例。前期沟通帮助家人了解重建手术的路径。
显微重建而非简单缩小外观
2025 年 8 月，扎拉一家来到上海。8 月 21 日，团队进行约八小时显微重建手术，切除异常组织并重塑骨骼，同时考虑足部功能与外观。术后照护和固定也是治疗的一部分。
重新穿上同尺码的鞋
国庆节后，医生为她拔除固定针。10 月 28 日的报道记录，扎拉已能够独立行走，并第一次穿上两只相同尺码的鞋。文章呈现的是这一阶段的重建效果与恢复情况，之后仍需结合生长发育继续观察。