Treatment for Clubfoot

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Treatment for Clubfoot
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If your child has clubfoot, the doctors at
Advance Foot and Ankle Solutions will devise a
treatment plan that suits their particular needs.
The treatment for clubfoot depends on the babys
age, as well as the severity of the condition.
The goal of a clubfoot treatment is to position
the foot in the correct place so the baby grows
up to have a normal gait. The common non-surgical
as well as surgical procedures for clubfoot are
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Ponseti Method involves manipulation through
casting and gentle stretching.
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After casting and manipulation, Achilles tenotomy
is performed to release continued tightness in
the Achilles tendon of the affected foot
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This is followed by bracing to ensure the foot
permanently stays in the correct position
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French Method includes specialized physiotherapy
via taping, stretching and splinting. It is
continued until the baby is around 2-3 years old.
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If any non-surgical methods fail to show any
improvement, surgical methods are used to treat
clubfoot
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Less extensive surgery targets only the tendons
and joints contributing to the deformity
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Whereas major Reconstructive Surgery involves
release of multiple soft tissues structures of
the foot until correction is achieved.
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