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02
Philippine teen’s upside-down feet surgically treated
In her 15 years, Jingle Luis has never walked on the bottoms of her feet.
Born in the Philippines with feet so clubbed that they twist backward and upside down, she uses crutches to hobble on what should be the tops of her feet.
“I can accept it,” Jingle said Wednesday in a voice so soft it was barely audible.
But Jingle may not have to accept the condition much longer. She and her mother journeyed to Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx for surgery and follow-up treatment that will slowly rotate her feet until she can walk normally.
The surgery took place Thursday and went well, hospital spokesman Steven Osborne said. Read more..
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