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Clubfoot in babies

Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which the foot points inwards and downwards. Parents are not to blame. Early treatment is important, usually using the Ponseti method: a series of casts, sometimes a small tendon procedure, and then a brace to prevent recurrence. Consistent brace use is an important part of successful treatment.

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  • Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which the foot points inwards and downwards.
  • It often looks clearly different from a flexible foot position after birth.
  • Parents are not to blame. It is not caused by something you did wrong during pregnancy or while caring for your baby.
  • Early treatment is important and usually offers a good chance of a functional foot.
  • The most commonly used treatment is the Ponseti method, with a series of casts followed by a brace.
  • Consistent brace use matters because recurrence can occur in the months and years that follow.

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