On average, around 200 babies are born with one or two clubfeet each year. There are several variations of clubfeet possible, but is a clubfoot hereditary? This question is answered in this blog post.
What does a clubfoot mean?
To be precise, clubfoot is a deviation in the position of the foot. In a normal situation, the foot is straight. With a clubfoot, the foot takes on a different shape. The shape of the foot may differ. This phenomenon is also called a clubfoot. This is a reference to a golf club, with which the shape of the foot can be compared.
Is a clubfoot hereditary?
A possible cause of clubfoot can be heredity. It is not precisely clear to doctors whether a clubfoot is hereditary. A clubfoot can arise due to genetic predisposition if it is a common problem with the parent(s).
What is the chance of a clubfoot?
As discussed above, the chance of clubfoot is considerably higher if one of the parents has one or more clubfeet themselves. In addition, other factors can increase the risk of clubfoot.
Clubfoot can develop due to other complications in the baby’s body. In addition, there is a possibility that the baby will get a clubfoot due to what the baby is experiencing during the pregnancy period.
Gold standard in treating clubfoot
At Lomed, our product specialists recommend treating a clubfoot with a shoe or clubfoot brace. Ponseti-clubfoot offers many different options to promote the recovery of a clubfoot.
What does the Ponseti-clubfoot range consist of?
The specially developed shoe from MD Ponseti is suitable for the treatment of clubfoot. Every shoe (a sandal, Afo system, or one of the other accessories) offers the proper support and grip, which ensures that the clubfoot is corrected in the correct position.
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 can be found below.
Models for training purposes
We offer in its 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.