Infantile hallux valgus should be treated at an early stage, and most of them can get a better result. Common treatments include Ponseti orthopedic method, manipulative correction and surgical treatment.
1. Ponseti orthopedic method: generally start treatment 5-7 days after birth, common plaster fixation and percutaneous Achilles tendonotomy, wearing foot abduction orthopedic support to prevent recurrence.
2. Manipulation correction: When massaging the infant’s foot, the technique should be as gentle as possible to avoid causing injury to the infant’s foot. Try to bend the affected foot toward the dorsum of the foot, corrective massage can be done 2-3 times a day.
3. Surgical treatment: If the effect of conservative treatment is not obvious, surgical treatment can be chosen, mostly in infants 6-18 months. Common surgeries include Achilles tendon lengthening surgery, metatarsal tendon membrane cut off surgery and so on.
If your baby has congenital clubfoot, you should go to the orthopedic department in time and follow the doctor’s instructions to give targeted treatment.