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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Clubfoot is when the foot turns inward and downward. It is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth.
Alternative NamesTalipes equinovarus; Talipes
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsClubfoot is the most common congenital disorder of the legs. It can range from mild and flexible to severe and rigid.
The cause is not known, but the condition may be passed down through families in some cases. Risk factors include a family history of the disorder and being male. The condition occurs in about 1 out of every 1,000 live births.
SymptomsThe physical appearance of the foot may vary. One or both feet may be affected.
The foot turns inward and downward at birth, and is difficult to place in the correct position. The calf muscle and foot may be slightly smaller than normal.
Signs and testsThe disorder is identified during a physical examination. A foot x-ray may be done.
TreatmentTreatment may involve moving the foot into the correct position and using a cast to keep it there. This is often done by an orthopedic specialist. Treatment should be started as early as possible -- ideally, shortly after birth -- when reshaping the foot is easiest.
Gentle stretching and recasting occurs every week to improve the position of the foot. Generally, five to 10 casts are needed. The final cast remains in place for 3 weeks. After the foot is in the correct position, a special brace is worn nearly full time for 3 months. Then it is used at night and during naps for up to 3 years.
Often, a simple outpatient procedure is needed to release a tightened Achilles tendon.
Some severe cases of clubfoot will require surgery if other treatments do not work, or if the problem returns. The child should be monitored by a doctor until the foot is fully grown. See: Clubfoot repair
Expectations (prognosis)The outcome is usually good with treatment.
ComplicationsSome defects may not be completely fixed. However, treatment can improve the appearance and function of the foot. Treatment may be less successful if the clubfoot is linked to other birth disorders.
Calling your health care providerIf your child is being treated for clubfoot, call your health care provider if:
Hosalkar HS, Spiegel DA, Davidson RS. The foot and toes. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 673.
Beaty JH. Congenital anomalies of the lower extremity. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2007:chap 26.
The Clubfoot was created in 1642.
From what I have read (and my own personal experience with clubfoot), I am fairly certain that "Yes, clubfoot can be considered a disability". Like most other orthopedic impairments, clubfoot ranges in severity from one person to the next.
True clubfoot is usually obvious at birth
Clubfoot can affect one foot or both
True clubfoot is characterized by abnormal bone formation in the foot
Clubfoot is a condition a person is born with, it does not develop during puberty.
There are two main variations of clubfoot: bilateral and unilateral. Bilateral clubfoot affects both feet and is more common, accounting for about 50% of cases. Unilateral clubfoot affects only one foot. Additionally, there can be variations in the severity of the condition, ranging from mild to severe.
Talipes, talipes varus, or talipes equinovarus is the medical term meaning clubfoot.
The condition known as clubfoot has been documented since ancient times. However, it was Dr. Ignacio Ponseti who developed the effective Ponseti method for treating clubfoot in the 1940s, revolutionizing its management.
Yes you are born with it.
A Tendotomy is performed.
No, talipes is commonly known as clubfoot.