Symptoms of Clubfoot:
The symptoms of clubfoot are
easily diagnosable by medical professionals. Some of the
most common symptoms are
listed below;
• A foot that turns inward
and outwards, with toes pointing opposite to the foot.
• The size of the clubfoot
is relatively smaller than the foot of the baby.
• The heel on the clubfoot
may be smaller than normal.
• In rare cases, the
clubfoot may be twisted upside down.
• The calf muscle on the let
with clubfoot will be relatively smaller.
Clubfoot Treatment for
Babies:
Newborn baby feet and bones
are very flexible. Treatment for clubfoot usually begins in the first week after diagnosing
clubfoot. The goal of the treatment to improve the condition of foot and feet. In medical
history, generally, there are two treatment that is listed below;
• Stretching.
• Surgery.
Stretching and casting:
Stretching and casting is the most common treatments that a doctor
will suggest when he found
clubfoot in a child.
Bracing: Even after successful
correction by stretching and casting. To make sure foot has correctly come at
the normal position. Doctors suggest you bracing method. The braces keep the
leg angle to maintain correction. The non-surgical treatment can be demanding
for parents because it is painless and effective. For the first 3 months, the
doctor is prescribed to wear braces for 23 hours. You gradually will decrease
the time frame. After 3 and 4 years, doctors are prescribed to wear at night
only.
How to choose the right
shoe?
Unfortunately, yes, even
after diagnosing, clubfoot has a strong tendency to re-occur until your child
is about 5 to 7 years. That’s why comfortable clubfoot shoes are
important after bracing. If you are looking for the right shoe for your child,
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