Patient's question:
My child is now 5 years old. The child has been suffering from congenital talipes equinovarus since birth. I originally thought that as the child grows older, a bit of correction would be enough, but it didn't work. I would like to consult on how to treat congenital talipes equinovarus.What kind of help I want: Can congenital talipes equinovarus be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Congenital talipes equinovarus is a common birth deformity, with an incidence rate of 1 in 1000 newborns in China, affecting more males than females. It can occur in one foot or both feet. There are many causes that can lead to congenital talipes equinovarus, and currently, there is no definitive conclusion worldwide. It may be related to factors such as hereditary transmission across generations, environmental influences, and the position of the fetus in the womb. The general principle is that the earlier the follow-up treatment, the better the outcome. Treatment plans are determined based on the age and type of the condition. Generally, depending on the follow-up age, it is divided into strict treatment before six months and surgical treatment after six months.