Clubfoot repair

Clubfoot repair

Clubfoot repair: Clubfoot repair is surgery to cut and release and reposition the major tendons in the foot and ankle. Metal pins may also be used to hold the foot and ankle joints in the correct position.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Clubfoot repair

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Clubfoot repair:

• Congenital clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) deformity

Non-Surgical Options: Clubfoot repair

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Clubfoot repair:

• Repeated casting from birth and foot brace
• Physical therapy

Anesthetic Requirements for Clubfoot repair

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Clubfoot repair may include:

• General anesthetic

Procedure Complications: Clubfoot repair

Possible surgical complications of Clubfoot repair may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Swelling
• Cast and brace for up to 12 months
• Adverse reaction to anesthetic

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Clubfoot repair

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent.

Clubfoot repair: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Clubfoot repair: Eight to twelve weeks.

Clubfoot repair: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Clubfoot repair) include:

• Foot tendon release
• Clubfoot release

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