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Surgical Treatment for clubfoot in Children

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Surgical Treatment for clubfoot in Children

A clubfoot occurs when the foot of a child is permanently twisted. The vast majority of babies born with this ailment. It is the condition that causes the tissues around the ankle to hold the foot in the abnormal conditions. Basically, it is a congenital deformity, which means a baby is born with this condition. Doctors usually diagnose as soon after birth as possible. With this condition a baby unable scrawl properly. To correct the structure of the foot orthopedic surgeon is required. Clubfoot surgery is recommended for children whose age lies between two to five years old. Casting is one of the most popular treatments for clubfoot. Parents who don’t want a surgical treatment can go for the cast.

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