Club Foot Specialists in Thygarayanagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

What is Club Foot?

Club foot, medically termed congenital talipes equinovarus, is a birth defect in which a baby's foot is twisted out of its normal shape or position, with the foot typically turned inward and downward. It results from abnormal development of the muscles, tendons, and bones of the foot during pregnancy and is usually apparent immediately at birth. It can affect one or both feet and, while not painful in infancy, requires prompt treatment to allow normal walking and prevent long-term disability if left uncorrected. With early treatment, the vast majority of children go on to walk normally.

Causes of Club Foot

The exact cause is not fully understood but is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors affecting fetal limb development. Risk factors include a family history of club foot, being male, and associated conditions such as spina bifida or other neuromuscular disorders. In many cases, it occurs as an isolated finding without any identifiable underlying cause.

Symptoms of Club Foot

Foot turned inward and downward at birth, the top of the foot usually twisted so it faces where the sole should, a smaller and shorter affected foot and calf compared to the unaffected side, limited flexibility and range of motion in the ankle, foot appearing rigid and difficult to move into normal position

Treatment & Types of Club Foot in Thygarayanagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The Ponseti method, involving gentle manipulation and serial casting of the foot over several weeks to gradually correct its position, is the standard first-line treatment and highly effective when started shortly after birth. A minor procedure to release a tight Achilles tendon is often needed as part of the process, followed by long-term use of a foot abduction brace to maintain correction. Surgery is reserved for severe or resistant cases that do not respond to casting.

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