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Clubfoot : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Ilizarov Technique
  • Ponseti Method
  • Turco Operation
  • Use of Orthopedic Devices

Treatments Overview Articles

Clubfoot
Treatment may involve moving the foot into the correct position and using a cast to keep it there. This is often done by an orthopedic specialist.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 8, 2007
Clubfoot
Clubfoot is corrected by casting or surgery. To have the best chances for successful resolution without resorting to surgery, treatment as soon after birth as possible.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Clubfoot
Most orthopedic surgeons agree that the initial treatment of congenital(present at birth) clubfoot should be non-operative. Non-surgical treatment should begin in the first days of life to take advantage of the favorable fibro-elastic properties o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

How to make a splint
A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to prevent pain and further injury.The purpose of a splint is to protect a wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. It is important to check fo...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Clubfoot repair
Clubfoot repair is surgery to correct a birth defect of the foot and ankle.Repair of clubfoot; Foot tendon release; Clubfoot release; Talipes equinovarus- repair; Talectomy; Fusion surgery for the foot; Triple arthrodesis.The type of surgery that ...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 7, 2008
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