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Talipes equinovarus
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The clubfoot is a congenital deformity characterized by the inward turning of the foot.
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Clubfoot is present at birth and is easily recognized by doctors or parents. It is a fixed deformity that cannot be passively correctable. Clubfoot itself does not cause pain. It is usually bilateral and more common in boys than in girls.
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- Manipulation of the foot -- stretching the clubfoot and the application of the casting. Doctors will change the casting at weekly intervals with gradual stretching of the contracted tissues (serial casting). 6 to 8 weeks may be required for serial casting. Manipulation should be started immediately after birth.
- Surgery -- if the serial casting is not successful, surgery is needed to correct the deformity.
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