Children's club foot - one of the most common problems faced by young parents. Sometimes the pathology is visible immediately after birth, but more often an incorrect statement of the foot becomes obvious when the baby begins to walk.
congenital clubfoot
Changes in the structure of joint bones can be seen with the naked eye. Unnatural inverted foot inside will not go unnoticed by parents and, especially, orthopedic surgeon. In this case, as soon as possible the appropriate measures to take, because in the future pathology will lead to violations form the legs and spine, respectively, and to difficulties with movement. As a rule, such a kiddies doctors do plastering and designate a special locking device, massages and physiotherapy.
acquired clubfoot
However, most parents notice that the child clubfoot, after he began to walk. The situation is ambiguous, since many kids, especially plump, deliberately turned inside of the foot inside - so it is easier to maintain stability, however, and the availability of a more serious problem can not be ignored accounts. In particular, if a child was still-toed walking, one foot or both - is a strong argument for resorting to such specialized professionals like neurologist and orthopedist.
Only your doctor is able to determine the exact cause of the baby and treat clubfoot. For example, sometimes a child-toed only when walking and in sitting position puts his feet properly. It may be associated with mild hip dysplasia or mild form of rickets. If a child clubfoot one foot, then everything points to muscle hypertonicity. In this case, experts recommend special exercises, relaxing massages, baths. In addition, to accelerate the correction of setting foot clubfoot kids shows:
- moderate exercise;
- nutrition (especially useful products with a large content of calcium);
- a ride on the bicycle;
- water treatments in the swimming pool.
