There are some problems related to infants, which can be severely affected by the future of the child. 'Club foot' is one such problem, which needs to be treated in time.
What is club ?
Club foot is a congenital (present at birth) problem that affects the feet of children. In this problem, from the time of birth, the lower part of the baby's foot is turned inward. At the same time, the problem of club foot can be mild to severe. Therefore, it is very important for parents to have the right information in this subject.
How common is club foot in children?
In a research published on the website of NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) it has been considered as a common congenital problem. At the same time, research has also reported that this problem can affect one or two in 1000-born children . Therefore, it cannot be called a common problem in children.
Types of Club Foot Studies show two types of club foot, which we are detailing below :
Idiopathic club foot:
It is associated with abnormal bone condition (Skeletal Anomaly). In this, the bone of the middle part of the foot of the foot takes the shape of an arch instead of normal, ie slightly curved. At the same time, the front part is also folded instead of normal .
Non-idiopathic club foot:
This type of club foot may be associated with a genetic disorder, a known-unknown neurological disorder, or neuromuscular disease (which affects the nerve with muscles) .
Symptoms of club foot in children
The symptoms of club foot in children are given below:
1.Change in size of one or both legs.
2.At birth, the baby's lower leg is folded inward.
3. Decreased calf muscles and lower leg size than normal.
The cause of the problem
of club foot in children is not yet clearly known. At the same time, according to experts, this problem can happen on its own or the reason behind its occurrence may be genetic . At the moment, more precise research is still needed in this regard.
Examination of club foot:
The doctor may adopt the following methods to check for club foot :
Physical checkup:
The doctor can identify the foot of the newborn by examining the foot of the newborn. The doctor can then proceed with treatment according to the condition of the club foot.
X-ray:
An X-ray of the affected leg can also be done to test the club foot. This can accurately detect the abnormal condition of the affected bone.
Ultrasound:
This is a birth defect, so during the first 6 months of pregnancy, this problem can also be detected with the help of ultrasound.
Treatment of club foot It is also necessary to treat it properly after examining the club foot in the child, so that the affected foot can be brought back to normal. For this, orthopedic surgeon, ie, a doctor of bones, can adopt the Ponseti Method. It has two stages, one is the casting phase and the other is the bracing phase.
These are explained in detail below :
Casting Phase:
In the casting phase a strong bandage (which may be made of plaster or fiber glass) can be applied one or two weeks after the birth of the child. After this, the surgeon may ask to bring the baby once a week, so that it can do stretching and casting of the legs. How long this process will continue depends on the doctor.
Surgery:
Surgery can also be resorted to in critical situations . However, it completely depends on the doctor.
Complications associated with club feet in children. Children with club feet may face some difficulties, including :
If left untreated, children may have trouble standing and walking or running. Can.
In the absence of treatment, ankle stiffness, arthritis and affected leg muscles may weaken .
Casting can cause swelling or bleeding in the toes.
Casting or bracing may cause pain in the affected leg and the skin may turn red.
Avoiding Club Foot in Children
As we have already stated that club foot is a birth defect and the reason for its occurrence is not completely clear.
Nevertheless, the risk of this type of birth defect can be reduced to some extent by following certain things during pregnancy.
Can be reduced to.
Stay away from alcohol, smoking and other drugs during pregnancy.
Do not take any medicine without medical consultation.
Get regular medical check-ups.
Maintain the included diet.
Keep yourself and your room clean to avoid any kind of infection.
In case of any physical problem during pregnancy, contact the doctor immediately.
When to consult a doctor
After treatment of club foot, please contact the doctor in the following situations:
Swelling or bleeding of the affected toes of the child after casting.
Pain in the affected leg after casting.
The cast (a strong bandage on the affected leg) is removed from its place.
Feet regain club foot position after treatment.
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