open clubfoot release

Management

Non operative 

 

Ponseti casting

 

Aims of treatment

1. Correct the deformity early

2. Correct it fully 

3. Hold the corrected position until foot stops growing

- AFO

- Denis Browne Boots

 

Timing

 

Start 1 - 3 weeks

- let parents settle and get used to diagnosis

- explain method and length of treatment required