Clubfoot is a congenital deformity where the foot is rigidly turned inward and downward, and is misshapen like a club It can range from mild and flexible to severe and rigid, and can affect one or both feet In some cases, the calf muscle and affected foot may be slightly smaller than normal Occurring in about 1 in 1,000 babies, clubfoot isThe initial treatment of clubfoot is nonsurgical, regardless of how severe the clubfoot deformity is Treatment for club foot usually starts within a week or two of your baby being born The Ponseti method – Stretching and casting An examination of the feet is an essential component of an evaluation of a newborn A thorough examination can be performed quickly Despite its small size, the newborn foot is a complex structure
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