Congenital Conditions
A newborn is noted to have bilateral foot deformities at birth. Examination reveals both feet are held in equinus, varus, adduction, and cavus. The feet are rigid and do not fully correct with passive manipulation. There is no other associated anomaly on examination. The parents are concerned about their child's ability to walk and the need for surgery. Regarding clubfoot management:
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Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV/clubfoot) has four components: hindfoot equinus (ankle plantarf...
The Pirani score grades severity (0-6) based on six clinical signs: hindfoot (posterior crease, empt...
The equinus should be corrected first; casting should stretch the Achilles tendon initially; the hee...
The Ponseti method corrects deformities in sequence: first cavus (by supinating the forefoot to alig...
Achilles tenotomy is performed when dorsiflexion remains limited to less than 10-15 degrees after co...
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