Question 1

my son has a club foot and he has a cast on and the doctor said nothing is wrong with it look fine but its not the leg is swollen and red ?

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ER: If the foot is swollen and red, please take your son to the ER immediately to remove the cast.

Question 2

will a baby with club foot be always deformed?

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Not if it is treated: Clubfoot will respond well to treatment depending on the severity of the deformity and the treatment. Serial casting, surgery and braces, work well for treating clubfoot.

Question 3

how can i relieve my severe pain from club foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you can't get relief from conservative measures, surgery may be necessary to correct the deformity.  I would recommend an evaluation by a physician who has experience in treating adult club foot deformities.

Question 4

is it possible for surgery to correct a club foot?

Accepted Answer

Never too late...: But the sooner the better. See a podiatrist who specializes in children's problems and get started right away! many famous people including some professional athletes have had successful careers after early club foot surgical correction.

Question 5

how many surgeries will it take to fix a club foot?

Accepted Answer

One: The most common treatment for clubfeet is a series of long leg casts that are applied every week following a period of manipulation to stretch the tissues (ponseti method).  Approximately 90% of clubfeet benefit from an small surgery to cut the Achilles tendon.  Usually 5 or 6 casts are needed, the last one following the "tenotomy".  Braces worn until age 4-5 are critical to success.

Question 6

is club foot hereditary? i have a 6mth old and i'm scared she will have what i have now... how do i tell is she has that?

Accepted Answer

Club foot is : A congenital problem meaning that one is born with it if a child does not have it now then they will not develop it, talk to your pediatrician and if need be see a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for reassurance.

Question 7

is club foot always genetic?

Accepted Answer

This is debated: While clubfoot is congenital, there is still debate as the whether this is a genetically transmitted condition or not. Breech presentation is also another known cause.

Question 8

is club foot a hereditary problem?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: It is due to the position of the foot and leg in utero.

Question 9

what can i do to fix my club foot?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Chances are you are facing surgery to correct it.

Question 10

is club foot a hereditary condition?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be. It is also seen more in certain populations.

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My son has a club foot and he has a cast on and the doctor said nothing is wrong with it look fine but its not the leg is swollen and red ?

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How can i relieve my severe pain from club foot?

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How many surgeries will it take to fix a club foot?

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Is club foot hereditary? i have a 6mth old and i'm scared she will have what i have now... how do i tell is she has that?

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Is club foot a hereditary condition?

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