Treatment for clubfoot, what parents need to know

Clubfoot is a deformity that is more common in newborns, especially boys. If not treated in time or treated improperly, it will cause children to be unable to walk normally. There are now very advanced treatments for clubfoot that can correct children's skeletal deformities in a timely manner. Therefore, when a newborn is found to have clubfoot problems, the child should seek medical attention in a timely manner and receive appropriate treatment.

1. What harm does clubfoot have on the human body?

1. Impact on life and work: This disease will make the patient's feet different from those of normal people, not only affecting their beautiful appearance, but also affecting their choice of shoes, easily damaging the shape of the shoes, and not causing too much discomfort to people. However, as age increases, the degree of hallux valgus deformity increases, which can cause many serious complications and pain, seriously affecting the patient's life and work.

2. Affecting other joints of the human body: This foot deformity will bring many adverse effects clinically. Hindfoot eversion will increase the pressure on the medial arch, which may worsen flat feet. The feet are prone to fatigue and pain. In the long run, it may also cause symptoms such as plantar fascia strain and bone spurs. More serious cases may cause knee pain and back pain.

2. What should I do if I suffer from inversion of the foot?

This disease is also a relatively common disease in clinical practice, so people should pay attention to it and receive treatment as early as possible. When parents find that their child is ill, they should provide appropriate corrective treatment in time to avoid affecting the child's future life.

The treatment method for congenital clubfoot should be selected according to the age and degree of deformity of the child.

Treatment of inversion of the foot

1. Start treatment after birth. The earlier the treatment, the better the effect. Treatment varies according to age and degree of deformity.

2. Manual correction method: generally suitable for children under 6 months or with milder cases. Start at birth, the earlier the better. The doctor teaches the mother or guides the child to first correct the adduction of the forefoot, then correct the inversion of the subtalar joint, and then correct the plantar flexion of the ankle joint. The technique should be gentle to avoid damaging the epiphysis. Hold each correction position for 10 seconds, for 10-15 minutes each time. The operation should be performed once a day, and it is generally recommended to be performed before breastfeeding.

3. Plaster tube external fixation correction: suitable for children aged 3 months to 1 year, replaced every 2-3 months.

4. Surgical treatment is suitable for those over 6 months old who cannot be corrected by manual methods. The procedure varies according to age.