What is Clubfoot?
Clubfoot describes a group of foot abnormalities ,in which your baby's foot is twisted in.
The tendons ( tissues connecting muscles to bone ) are shorter than usual.
Clubfoot is the most common birth defect.
Epidemiology
Anatomy of Clubfoot?
Muscle contractures contribute to the characteristic deformity that includes (CAVE)
Cavus (tight intrinsics, FHL, FDL)
Adductus of forefoot (tight tibialis posterior)
Varus (tight tendoachilles, tibialis posterior, tibialis anterior)
Equinus (tight tendoachilles)
Are Club Feet genetic?
How are Clubfeet diagnosed?
Ultrasound
Radiographs
Treatment of Clubfeet?
Ponseti method. Gentle stretching and casting to gradually correct the deformity.
Treatment begins shortly after birth
6-8 weekly plasters needed
Achilles tenotomy. 90 percent of babies will require a minor procedure to release continued tightness in the Achilles tendon (heel cord), managed by Tendo Achilles Tenotomy i.e the tendon is cut. Plaster is then applied for 3 weeks.
Bracing. The brace keeps the foot at the proper angle to maintain the correction. This bracing program can be demanding for parents and families, but is essential to prevent relapses.
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