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What do You Know About Clubfoot?
Clubfoot is a congenital birth defect, meaning that it occurs before birth and is present at the time of birth. It occurs when the muscles and bones in the foot do not develop or form correctly.
Clubfoot is a condition where the foot of a child is twisted out of position. It is most commonly diagnosed during the first weeks after birth. The child's foot may point down and in, instead of forward, and may be very small in size. It can also be associated with a shorter calf muscle on that side.
Though it is not fully understood what causes clubfoot, one fact is clear: clubfoot can be corrected to allow the child to walk normally. With treatment, most children are able to live normal lives.
Clubfoot affects approximately 1 out of every 1,000 births worldwide. It occurs in both boys and girls equally and in all racial groups.
Clubfoot is not painful for children at first—but if it isn't treated, it will most likely cause them to have pain as they grow older and become more active.
The cause of clubfoot is unknown. It has been linked to the following:
Clubfoot can be treated through:
This is a procedure where a cast is placed on the child's foot for up to four weeks to help stretch out the tendons so that they can be manipulated into place.
Clubfoot is a congenital birth defect, meaning that it occurs before birth and is present at the time of birth. It occurs when the muscles and bones in the foot do not develop or form correctly.
Clubfoot is a condition where the foot of a child is twisted out of position. It is most commonly diagnosed during the first weeks after birth. The child's foot may point down and in, instead of forward, and may be very small in size. It can also be associated with a shorter calf muscle on that side.
Though it is not fully understood what causes clubfoot, one fact is clear: clubfoot can be corrected to allow the child to walk normally. With treatment, most children are able to live normal lives.
Clubfoot affects approximately 1 out of every 1,000 births worldwide. It occurs in both boys and girls equally and in all racial groups.
Clubfoot is not painful for children at first—but if it isn't treated, it will most likely cause them to have pain as they grow older and become more active.
The cause of clubfoot is unknown. It has been linked to the following:
- Genetic Factors
- Diabetes
- Medications
Clubfoot can be treated through:
- Casting
- Bracing after casting, bracing may be followed in some cases.
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