Correction of clubfoot in children

Children’s hallux valgus can be corrected by medial foot muscle strength training, plaster tube type external fixation or through surgery, which method, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination, and then according to the doctor’s advice for treatment. 1. Strength training of the medial muscles of the foot: under the guidance of the doctor, children can strengthen the practice of toe pads to increase the strength of the medial muscles of the foot, so as to change the phenomenon of hallux valgus, but pay attention to the exercise to be gentle and not overly forceful, so as to avoid damage to the epiphysis. 2. Plaster tube type external fixation correction: you can go to the hospital for plaster fixation to correct the symptoms of hallux valgus, and pay attention to the replacement of rest. 3. Surgery: it is suitable for children who are more than six months old or cannot be corrected by manipulation. Surgical methods include soft tissue release of the posterior side of the foot, which is suitable for children aged six months to six years old, or shortening of the lateral column of the foot, which is suitable for children aged three years old or above with severe deformity. It is important to be aware of the need to adjust walking posture in a timely manner to try to prevent children from walking incorrectly, which can affect bone development.