In the latest season of Little People Big World, fans got to know that both of Zach and Tori’s kids need to have surgeries because of their health issues. This was very worrisome for the viewers as they already know what Zach went through in his teenage years. Amongst the Roloff kids, he was the only one who inherited dwarfism from his parents. Hence, he also faced some health issues due to that.
Well, both his kids, four-year-old Jackson and one-year-old Lilah, have the same type of dwarfism as their father, Zach, and grandma Amy. While both Amy and Zach had achondroplasia, whereas Matt Roloff had degenerative dwarfism called diastrophic dysplasia. Hence, the Roloff grandkids are also going through some medical issues due to their dwarfism. Here’s the current status of their health conditions.
Little People Big World: Jackson & Lilah Both Need Surgeries!
Zach and Tori recently talked about how both of their kids could need different surgeries. The TLC mom talked about how her one-year-old daughter has some problems with her vision. She previously mentioned that Lilah is getting cross-eyed. Hence, she might need surgery or a pair of glasses. On the other hand, her big-brother Jackson has some issues with his legs. Zach revealed that his legs have started to bow, which might cause trouble for him while walking. The LPBW dad reminded fans of how he had to undergo surgeries when he was younger.
In fact, Zach has two surgeries for his bowing legs. The first one was when he was 8 or 9 years old, while the second one was a little later, as it was also featured on the show. From growth plate and casts put on his legs to one of his legs getting pinned down, the surgeries were very harsh on the TV star. He even said that the procedures were pretty “brutal” for him and painful. Tori was pretty grossed out to listen to her husband’s painful experience and doesn’t want her child to go through it. However, she wants him to get better and have surgery, but not two of them like his father.
Little People Big World: Did Jackson Get Leg Surgery Yet? Is He Doing Better Than Before?
Well, even before the couple mentioned this on the show, many Little People Big World fans already noticed that Jackson’s legs were bowing a little. They even commented on his pictures and showed their concern for the little celebrity. Hence, when Zach and Tori talked about surgery on the show, they were taken aback and were hoping that Jackson gets well. However, in most of his latest pictures, the four-year-old doesn’t seem to be affected by his legs. In fact, he’s quite sporty and active.
Fans recently saw Jackson fishing alongside his dad and was looking quite happy. This when fans were asking if his legs are better now. Well, in the pictures, it doesn’t seem like he had the surgery or was in any pain due to it or his condition. As per Realitytitbit, Tori replied to a fan and revealed that her little one is no pain what do ever. However, this doesn’t reveal if he had surgery. There is a chance that he did and is doing better now. Whereas, it’s also possible that he didn’t need to have surgery at all.
Well, whatever be the case, fans are just happy that the young TV star is doing well and is not in pain. Since there are a few episodes of Little People Big World Season 22 left to air, we might get to know what actually happened very soon. Hence, we will update this section accordingly. Until then, check out other updates related to the Roloff family on TV Season Spoilers.