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Clubfoot Surgery

Clubfoot surgery  is a type of corrective surgery that is used to treat clubfoot, a congenital deformity of the foot. This condition causes the foot to twist inward and the heel to turn out. It can be quite painful and can lead to difficulty walking and other mobility issues.


Clubfoot surgery usually involves a combination of soft tissue and bony procedures. The soft tissue portion of the surgery involves releasing the tight muscles and tendons in the foot and ankle. This allows the foot to move more freely and helps to straighten it out. The bony portion of the surgery involves cutting and reshaping the bones of the foot and ankle to help straighten them out.


The goal of the surgery is to restore the foot to its normal position and alignment. This can help to reduce pain and improve the patient’s mobility. After the surgery, the patient may need to wear a cast for several weeks to help keep the foot in the proper position. They may also need to wear special shoes for a period of time. Clubfoot surgery can be a very successful procedure, with most patients achieving good results. However, it is important to note that the results may not be permanent and the foot may need to be monitored for any further.


The majority of clubfeet can be corrected in infancy in about six to eight weeks with proper gentle manipulations and a series of plaster casts. The treatment is based on a sound understanding of the functional anatomy of the foot and the biological response of muscles, ligaments and bones to corrective position changes gradually obtained by manipulation and casting.

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