Foot Tendons

The exact cause of clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) is still unknown. It is a birth defect unknown (congenital). Some believe that this involves multiple factors (multifactorial).

Most clubfeet are resulting in abnormal muscle development, bones and tendons. That's when the fetus is formed in the uterus during the first three months of pregnancy (especially on the eighth to the twelfth week). Some believes that environmental and genetic influence this deformity.

Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) occurs twice in men (women). 50% of the time, may be bilateral clubfoot, which occurs on both feet. If both parents of an affected child are normal, he is only 2-5% chance that their next child will thus have a clubfoot. clubfoot accompanies other risks such as spina bifida, tethered cord, cerebral palsy, and arthrogryposis, which are neurogenic conditions. connective tissue diseases and mechanical conditions are also accompanied by risks. With a severe clubfoot, early corrective surgery is recommended.

Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) can be diagnosed early so it is important to have submitted your initial newborn physical testing and examination. In most cases, the diagnosis can be made before birth, during the 16th week of pregnancy by ultrasound. If your child is diagnosed positive for clubfoot, immediately obtain an appointment from a pediatric center othopaedic for more information on the deformation and treatments available for your child.

If ignored, clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) will never disappear, and worse, may worsen over time. bone changes are expected as the young child (or baby) develops and matures. If uncorrected, clubfoot can be very disabling an older child or adult. This anomaly causes affected persons to walk on the outside of the foot. It is very difficult, especially for weight balance.

treatment of clubfoot may be different, but usually begins immediately at diagnosis. It is better to correct the clubfoot soon, especially after the birth. Treatments are tailored to the age of your child's medical history and health status and family medical. Cut with a club foot, the patient's tolerance and preference of the family becomes the main factor in deciding which treatment to take, especially if surgery is the most likely option. In every treatment, the goal is to correct the deformity as soon as possible and as much as possible. We hope, with success, the child may be able to develop normally and behaving normally.

Apart from corrective surgery, another treatment may be cast in plaster and manipulation of series (a method developed by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti in the 1940s. Here, tendons and ligaments of the foot are slowly stretched out on a regular basis (preferably a week). Then a cast is placed to keep your feet up and improved to soften the ligaments. It is an effective treatment for clubfoot (talipes equinovarus).