Bowral Orthopaedics

Treatment for Club Foot

Treating club foot involves explaining the condition to the parents and then performing physiotherapy for the baby. 

Conservative Treatment

In most cases, there is no treatment needed as the feet will correct themselves within twelve weeks. The babies should be regularly monitored, and if there is no improvement, these babies may need physiotherapy.

Ponseti Method

For babies requiring therapy, a method known as ‘Ponseti’ method’ is used to put the baby’s foot in a better position, then using a cast to keep it stable. A minor operation to loosen the Achilles tendon may also be required. This surgery is done under local anesthesia. The use of special boots is also required to keep the club foot from returning.

Adult Club Foot Treatment

Adult club foot may be treated through conservative approaches such as stretching and casting, or surgical procedures such as osteotomy, fusion or arthrodesis.
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