Baby club foot cast 111489-What causes clubfoot in a baby
Clubfoot is the most common congenital birth defect, affecting an estimated one in every 1,000 newborns Babies born with clubfoot may have it in one or both feet Top of the foot turns inward and downward (foot can appear upside down if turn is severe) Calf muscles don't fully develop above the affected ankleGentle manipulation is used to align the foot in a normal position with weekly casting to allow the soft bones to set Here, the ligaments and tendons are gently stretched This takes place within the first few weeks of the baby being born The cast extends from groin to toe Casting varies from approximately 48 weeksA plaster cast is then applied from your baby's toes to their groin to hold the foot in its new position The toes should be exposed and clearly visible The cast is changed at each session and your baby's foot is corrected a little more each time On average five to six casts are required June 3rd World Clubfoot Day What causes clubfoot in a baby ...
