Sometimes the children are found with the complex deformity that is apparent at birth. The Clubfoot Surgery is used to correct the birth defect of the foot and ankle of the child so that the child has a functional, pain free, plant grade foot with the superior mobility without calluses and does not need modified shoes.
All the clubfoot has the same general appearance, but normally they are not of the same severity. In some cases, the feet are twisted in the inward position so that the top of the foot is where the bottom should be. Moreover, it has been observed that there is a deep fold on the bottom of the mid foot.
Usually the child foot and the calf are minor in pretentious limbs that are obvious in a child with a clubfoot on only one side. The clubfoot may occur in the various syndromes and the associated anomalies such as arthrogryposis and myelodysplasia. Moreover, it also occurs in an isolated disorder such as idiopathic. Blood tests and the other medical tests are done by the doctor to check the exact deformity in the foot of the child.
The club foot may be very severe and mild. But it is observed that all the clubfoot deformity requires special treatment because the Clubfoot will not resolve without treatment. India is a country that does not recommend Clubfoot surgery in the initial phase. They advise casting in the initial phase and treat the patient by stretching the foot of the child into a more normal position with the help of the cast. Every week, a new cast is placed on the foot so that the foot can be stretched into the position. The cast is changed by the doctors in every two months and after the casting the child is granted to wear a brace for several years.
Clubfoot repair surgery in India is performed when the cast or other treatments do not fully correct the problem and the problem comes back. In about 10 days before the surgery, the parents are advised to stop giving your child aspirin, ibuprofen such as Advil, Motrin, or any other drugs that make it hard for your child's blood to clot. Generally the child will not be able to drink or eat anything for 4 - 6 hours before the surgery. Parents are asked to give only a small sip of water with any medicine that the surgeon suggested them before the surgery.