The Ponseti non-surgical treatment and the French treatment.
The purpose of club foot repair is to provide the child with a functional foot that looks as normal as possible and that is painless, plantigrade, and flexible.
The risks involved in club foot repair are the general risks associated with anesthesia and surgery. Adverse reactions to medications, breathing problems, excessive bleeding, infections.
After leaving the hospital, the cast is usually left on for about three months.
Daily physical therapy with gentle stretching of the foot. The foot is then taped to maintain the corrected position every day. At night, the taped foot is inserted into a continuous passive motion machine.
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A course of physical therapy may be indicated after removal of the cast to help keep the foot in good position and improve its flexibility and to strengthen the muscles in the repaired foot.
Serial casting involves stretching the foot into a more normal position by using a cast. The cast is removed every week or two, so as to stretch the foot gradually into a correct position for 3 months.
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Acupuncture and vitamin C can boost the body's infection-fighting ability. A variety of other vitamins and herbs may improve general health and diabetes control.
The foot usually becomes quite functional after surgery. In some cases, the foot and calf may remain smaller throughout the patient's life. Most children will participate fully in any athletic activity.
During the 48 hours following surgery, the skin near the cast and the toes are examined carefully to ensure that blood circulation, movement, and feeling are maintained.
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