Clubfoot Surgery in Karnataka
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What is Clubfoot Surgery?
Surgical correction of clubfoot deformity in children to achieve normal foot position
1-2 hours
1-2 days
6-8 weeks
₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000
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Why Clubfoot Surgery Is Needed
Performed for congenital clubfoot, where a baby's foot is turned inward and downward due to abnormal tendon and ligament development, when non-surgical treatment like the Ponseti method has not fully corrected the deformity. Surgery may also be needed for clubfoot that recurs after initial successful non-surgical treatment.
Signs You May Need Clubfoot Surgery
The clubfoot deformity is visible at birth, with the foot twisted inward and the sole facing sideways or upward, and in older children who've had incomplete correction, ongoing walking difficulty, an abnormal gait, and foot pain or stiffness signal the need for surgical intervention. The affected foot is often also smaller and the calf muscle underdeveloped compared to the unaffected side.
Types of Clubfoot Surgery
A tendon release or lengthening addresses tightness contributing to the deformity, while a more extensive soft-tissue release surgery corrects multiple contracted structures for children with more significant residual deformity. In severe or relapsed cases, especially in older children, bone procedures may be needed alongside soft-tissue correction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is surgery always needed for clubfoot?
No, most cases today are successfully treated with the Ponseti method of casting and bracing without surgery; surgery is reserved for more resistant or relapsed cases.
What is the Ponseti method and how does it relate to surgery?
It's the standard non-surgical treatment using serial casting to gradually correct the foot position, often followed by a minor tendon release; more extensive surgery is only needed if this approach doesn't achieve or maintain correction.
Will my child walk normally after surgery?
Most children achieve a functional, near-normal walking pattern after appropriate treatment, though some ongoing monitoring and bracing may be needed.
How long is the recovery?
Recovery typically takes 6-8 weeks, often involving a cast and later a brace to maintain the corrected position while healing.
Can clubfoot come back after treatment?
Yes, relapse is possible, especially with inconsistent bracing after initial correction, so long-term follow-up with a pediatric orthopedic specialist is important.