Clubfeet

​ Clubfeet refer to the abnormal inward and downward pointing of the feet present at birth.

• May be due to genes and intra-uterine malpositioning.
• Severe cases may be due to an abnormal spinal cord.

Abnormal feet positioning and skin creases.

• Weekly feet treatment and cast application to gradually correct the deformity by the Ponseti method.
• Frequent small incisions to release the tight heel cord.
• Bracing the feet for up to three years.

In the case of recurrence in older children, a foot tendon transfer may be required.

• Dr Andrew Lim
• Prof James Hui
• Prof Lee Eng Hin
• Dr Rishi Malhotra
• Dr Peter Lee