Clubfoot
Clubfoot ( talipes equinovarus) is a congenital malformation
of the foot that may show up as early as 16 weeks during
pregnancy. Historically, this condition has been treated
unsuccessfully with various casting and surgical techniques. Dr
Ponseti developed a specialized technique that is very
successful in avoiding surgery and obtaining a most optimally
functioning foot.
Dr Hatch has been trained in the Ponseti technique for
clubfeet. He has directly visited Dr Ponseti at the University
of Iowa to learn this form of conservative treatment of
clubfoot. This usually requires a series of castings, followed
by Achilles tenotomy which can be done in the office setting.
Follow up bracing is very important for several years. This
usually is in the form of a night abduction splint. For more
information, please visit
Dr
Ponseti's website.
- Cast Instructions
- Splint Instructions
- Helpful Hints - Under Construction
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