Six-month-old baby's foot is pronated

Foot varus refers to a developmental deformity that can often be discovered when the baby is just born. It is caused by contracture of the posterior tibialis muscle in the child, which causes ankle deformity and foot varus. As a result, the ankle joint twists inward and presents a horseshoe shape. It can occur in one foot or in both feet at the same time. Some babies are six months old and their feet are always curled inward, which makes their parents very worried. Clubfoot needs to be corrected and treated early.

1. What is infantile hallux valgus

Also known as clubfoot, it is a developmental deformity that can be detected when a child is born. Clubfoot can occur on one or both feet. During development, the tendons and ligaments (posterior and deep) of the foot fail to develop in sync with the development of other tendons and ligaments in the foot. As a result, these tendons and ligaments pull the posterior and medial side of the foot downward, causing the foot to twist downward and inward. As a result, the bones of the foot are placed in abnormal positions. The foot turns inward, becomes stiff, and cannot return to its normal position.

2. Clinical symptoms

Unilateral or bilateral foot deformities of varying degrees appear after birth, with the feet in plantar flexion, inversion, and adduction deformities. When children learn to walk, they use the forefoot or the outer edge of the foot to touch the ground. As they grow older, the deformity becomes more severe. In severe cases, they walk with the dorsum of the foot, and bursae and calluses appear in the weight-bearing areas.

3. What should I do if my baby has inversion of the foot?

1. It is best to treat it soon after birth. For babies under one year old, if the clubfoot is not very serious, foot massage can be done to correct it.

2. In addition, massage correction can be assisted by plaster. The baby's feet and calves can be kept in plaster for 5-7 days. To ensure the position of the little feet.

3. In order to completely correct the foot, doctors usually cut the Achilles tendon. This minor operation is performed under local anesthesia and only takes ten minutes.

4. When the last plaster is removed, you can put a brace on your baby and wear it for three months, 23 hours a day.

Even though your baby's feet have returned to normal, he or she will still need to wear a brace every time he or she sleeps for the next two to four years. Otherwise their feet might turn back.

3. How to treat congenital clubfoot

Congenital clubfoot is a common foot deformity. It can be detected after birth and worsens with age. Once this disease is discovered, treatment should begin from the day of birth, the earlier the better. In the early stage, manual massage is the main correction method. After 3 months, long leg flexion plaster tube correction is required. After 1 year old (currently recommended after 6 months), surgical treatment is required. After surgery, the patient needs to use an orthotic brace and have regular outpatient check-ups until after the age of 14 to prevent recurrence.