Club foot affects about 1 baby in every 1,000 born in the UK Both feet are affected in about half of these babies It's more common in boys Diagnosing club foot Club foot is usually diagnosed after a baby is born, although it may be spotted during the routine ultrasound scanClubfoot in an otherwise normal child can be corrected using the Ponseti Method of manipulation and plaster cast applications, with minimal or no surgery Treatment should begin in the first week or two of life in order to take advantage of the elasticity of the tissues that form the ligaments and tendons in the footThe severity of the clubfoot, but usually will take between four to eight series of casts After casting, a minor procedure may be required to complete the correction of the foot A small incision is made in the back of the ankle to release the tight Achilles tendon A final cast will be applied that will stay on for approximately three weeks
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