Clubfoot
Clubfoot is when a baby’s foot points down and turns in. This can lead to serious problems with walking. That’s why we treat kids early — a week or two after birth if possible. To get the best results, most babies at NemoursĚýChildren's have clubfoot treatment without major surgery. Nemours orthopedic specialists (doctors who work with the bones and muscles) use a method that gently and gradually moves a baby’s foot into the correct position.Ěý
Clubfoot is when a baby’s foot points down and turns in. This can lead to serious problems with walking. That’s why we treat kids early — a week or two after birth if possible. To get the best results, most babies at NemoursĚýChildren's have clubfoot treatment without major surgery. Nemours orthopedic specialists (doctors who work with the bones and muscles) use a method that gently and gradually moves a baby’s foot into the correct position.Ěý
Why Choose Us
At Nemours, we personalize clubfoot care for each and every baby. The services we offer depend on your child’s needs and location, and may include:
Families come to Nemours because we’re one of the best-known pediatric orthopedic practices in the world. We’ve spent decades diagnosing and treating clubfoot in children. And we’re always looking to the future: Our experts are involved in studies and clinical trials to find better ways to diagnose and treat childhood orthopedic conditions.
Year after year, many of our experts are recognized as “Best Doctors in America ®.” And we’re proud that, every year, families like you vote us “Top Doctors” in magazine and other surveys.Ěý