22/09/2022
Clubfoot, also called talipes equinovarus, is a birth defect that affects the foot and ankle. It’s a congenital condition, which means that a baby is born with it. The foot or feet turn inward. When you look at the foot, the bottom of the foot often faces sideways or even up.
Clubfoot is one of the more common problems children are born with. Around 1 in every 1,000 babies is born with clubfoot.
Causes are:
Genetics: Genes tell the body how to look, grow and function. A problem with one or more genes (which are passed down from parents to children) could result in clubfoot.
Environment: Drug use and smoking during pregnancy may raise the risk of having a baby with a birth defect such as clubfoot.
Symptoms of Clubfoot:
*Deep crease on the inside mid aspect of the foot.
*Higher arch than normal (called cavus foot deformity).
*A smaller calf muscle in the affected leg.
*Shorter foot.
*Ankle stiffness.
*Lack of full range of motion in the foot.
Management of Clubfoot
There are several methods for treating clubfoot Treatments include:
*Ponseti method, which stretches and casts the leg to correct the curve.
*French method, which stretches and splints the leg to correct the curve.
Bracing, using special shoes to keep the foot at the proper angle.
How to prevent clubfoot in my baby
When you are pregnant:
*Make sure to go to all your prenatal care checkups.
*Protect against Zika.
*Don’t smoke, use illegal drugs or drink alcohol.
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