Clubfeet occur in about one in a thousand babies. The severity of the complaint can differ per baby. You can read in this blog post how a clubfoot develops in a baby and which aids are offered against it.
Clubfoot in babies
Clubfoot is a congenital abnormality of the position of the foot. In the Netherlands, more than 200 babies are born with clubfoot every year, and about half of these children have clubfeet. With specific orthopedic aids, the foot eventually acquires an increasingly normal position.
Cause of a clubfoot
The cause of this abnormality is that certain tendons and/or muscles in the lower leg are too long or too short. As a result, the foot and the bones assume a different position. A clubfoot is often treatable. With specific orthopedic aids, the foot will eventually get a more normal position without the child undergoing painful treatment.
Symptoms of a clubfoot
Clubfoot has a regular shape and contains all the bones and toes. Clubfeet are feet that are pointed downwards and turned inwards. The foot’s position is ‘fixed,’ which means that children cannot move the foot to a normal position. This is because tendons and muscles are shortened and developed differently than in a standard foot.
Tools for a baby’s clubfoot
When you notice clubfoot in a patient, there are a lot of things you can do. For example, there are orthopedic aids available. The aids ultimately ensure that the position of the foot is returned to its normal position.
The solution: Brace for a clubfoot
The brace is also an aid to prevent clubfeet. A clubfoot brace forces the foot to be in the correct position. This is a very effective way to remedy the clubfoot. With young children, it is often intended to be worn almost all day for several months. Think about 23 hours a day. This brace is then worn while sleeping until the child reaches the age of 4 years.
The baby has clubfeet, now what?
If clubfeet are discovered, a second ultrasound will take place to check. At that point, nothing changes about the pregnancy. The parents are only referred to an orthopedist to discuss the situation. The orthopedist will help further so that the baby fully recovers from clubfeet.
Advantages of Ponseti products with a clubfoot
Ponseti-clubfoot has properties that characterize the product. These advantages make the product a unique baby clubfoot aid that sets it apart from similar models. The benefits of Ponseti products can be found below.
[/col] [/row]Models for training purposes
We offer in our range different models for baby’s clubfeet, suitable for training.
Extensive range
Ponseti-clubfoot has a pervasive range of possible instruments that can be used to recover clubfeet in babies.
Offers accessories
Ponseti-clubfoot offers various accessories to promote clubfoot recovery.
Expert advice
Not sure which product to use? Our specialists are always available for personal advice.