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March 29, 2013What is the first thing that most new parents do? Is it count the number of fingers and toes? It is always the feet and hands that get checked early. One thing that the doctor checks for is clubfoot. This is a problem in which the foot points downward and inwards and always shows up at birth. It occurs in about one in 1000 births. Most cases are flexible and are treated with manipulation and casting. If it is rigid or the casting fails, then surgery is the usual option for clubfoot. Long term there can be ongoing problems that may need further treatment.
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