Abstract
Clubfoot has been defined as a condition in which a newborn’s foot or feet appear to be rotated internally at the ankle [1]. It is a condition affecting the position of foot and ankle joint in such a way that when untreated, it can lead to physical impairment and difficulty in ambulation and functions [2].
Highlights
Clubfoot has been defined as a condition in which a newborn’s foot or feet appear to be rotated internally at the ankle [1]
Bilateral clubfoot has greater dominance with a prevalence rate of 75% and unilateral clubfoot 25%. 16% responded to plaster cast application without requiring tenotomy, while 84% did not respond to plaster cast application, but required tenotomy. 10% had relapses after correction, while 90% did not have relapses after correction
Idiopathic clubfoot dominated in the study with an occurrence rate of 92%, followed by secondary clubfoot 6%
Summary
Clubfoot has been defined as a condition in which a newborn’s foot or feet appear to be rotated internally at the ankle [1]. Clubfoot is a congenital condition (present at birth) that causes a baby’s foot to turn inward or downward. It can be mild or severe and occur in one or both feet. Clubfoot is discovered after the baby is born by physical assessment or visual inspection of the foot or an X-ray of the foot to confirm the position of the bones that make up the foot arch. It can be discovered in utero during an
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