Is a clubfoot hereditary?

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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.

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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.

Clubfoot Shoes Mitchell Ponseti® AFO Plantar Flexion Stop (each)

 172,50

Plantar Flexion Stop ankle foot orthosis (AFO) for use in Ponseti Method correction of clubfoot. Maintains a neutral or dorsiflexed position of the foot.

✅ Developed for children with hyperflexible feet
✅ Includes all the basic features of the Standard Mitchell Ponseti® AFO
✅ Plantar Flexion Stop for limiting motion
✅ Rigid dorsiflexion to hold foot in prescribed position

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SKU: PB004 Categories: ,
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Clubfoot Shoes Mitchell Ponseti® AFO standard (each)(grey)

 129,95

Standard ankle foot orthosis (AFO) for use in Ponseti Method correction of clubfoot.

✅ Patented, high-quality footwear system based on the Ponseti Method
✅ Straps & soft synthetic leather body
✅ Increased heel visibility
✅ Easy locking and releasing of footwear, which attaches to the Ponseti Abduction Bar
✅ Dorsiflexion built into Ponseti Abduction Bar

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SKU: PB002 Grey Categories: , ,
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Clubfoot Shoes Mitchell Ponseti® AFO Toe Stilt (each)

 131,25

Toe Stilt ankle foot orthosis (AFO) for use in Ponseti Method correction of clubfoot. Maintains dorsiflexion of the foot via a wedge at the front of the AFO.

✅ Includes all the basic features of the Standard Mitchell Ponseti® AFO
✅ Designed to promote dorsiflexion
✅ Permanent 10-degree wedge attached to front of AFO

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SKU: PB006 Categories: ,
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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.