What to do if your baby has clubfoot

Babies with clubfoot can be treated by massage, wearing foot protectors or through surgery. Which method to use, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination, and then according to the doctor’s advice for treatment. 1. Massage: generally lighter patients, from birth that is to start correcting, the earlier the better, it is recommended by the doctor for traction, massage to correct, first correct the anterior part of the foot inward, then correct the lower joint inward, and then correct the ankle joint. The technique should be gentle and should not be over-exerted to avoid damaging the epiphysis. 2. Wearing foot protectors: Correcting patients with hallux valgus by padding the arch of the foot and wearing foot protectors. It helps to correct the patient’s foot, improve the patient’s function and prevent deformity. Note that professional operation is required. 3. Surgical treatment: under the guidance of the doctor can take the tibialis anterior muscle, peroneus longus muscle displacement on behalf of the Achilles tendon, mainly with good muscle strength of the tibialis anterior muscle and peroneus longus muscle instead of the Achilles tendon, to increase the power of plantarflexion of the foot, to carry on the treatment. It is recommended to pay more attention to maintain a correct walking posture, and good behavior.