Clubfoot

This nonsurgical approach typically begins a week or two after birth and lasts for about six weeks. It involves weekly stretching of the foot followed by the application of a plaster cast to gently correct the abnormality. Once your child’s foot is realigned, you will be taught how to perform regular stretching exercises with your baby. Special shoes and braces worn full time are also required for up to three years.

Surgery may be recommended if your child’s bones aren’t correcting as they should or if the tendons needed to be lengthened to ease the foot into a better position. Surgery may be necessary to repair severe clubfoot or when nonsurgical treatments aren’t effective. A cast and braces will help the foot maintain its position as your child develops.