Congenital Clubfoot (PEV)

It is a foot disease that occurs as a result of impaired development of foot bones, joints and muscles. Congenitally clubfoot (PEV) It may develop before or after the birth of babies. It causes foot deformity, the ankle is turned and the heel is protruding upwards.

It is usually caused by a hereditary factor and is seen in both feet in babies. Factors that put pressure on the baby's feet in the womb may also be effective in the development of this disease. These factors include intrauterine pressure, previous infections during pregnancy, and decreased or increased amniotic fluid in the womb.

It can be diagnosed immediately after birth or within the first few months after birth. Doctors can make a diagnosis by examining babies' feet and taking x-rays.

Treatment may vary depending on the age of the babies, the severity of the disease and foot deformities. Treatment methods may include conservative methods (e.g., use of shoes or casts, exercises, physiotherapy), medications, and surgical intervention.

What are the Symptoms of Congenital Clubfoot (PEV)?

Congenitally clubfoot (PEV) Symptoms are usually noticed immediately after birth or within the first few months after birth. Symptoms of clubfoot may include:

• foot deformities
• skin problems
• Foot pain
• Loss of sensation in the foot
• muscle spasms
• standing weakness

Clubfoot usually occurs in both feet and may occur due to a hereditary factor. However, other factors such as pressure in the womb, infections or amniotic fluid balance may also affect the development of this disease.

If symptoms of clubfoot are noticed immediately after birth or within the first few months after birth, early diagnosis and treatment are possible.Congenitally clubfoot (PEV) Treatment may vary depending on the severity of the disease and foot deformities. However, early diagnosis and treatment helps the feet grow into the correct position and can help prevent permanent deformities in the future.

What are the Treatment Options for Congenital Clubfoot (PEV)?

Conservative Treatment Methods

Conservative treatment methods are generally the first choice in the treatment of clubfoot. The use of shoes or casts helps bones and muscles grow properly by keeping the feet in the correct position. Physiotherapy or exercises help strengthen the muscles in the feet and increase flexibility. Methods such as the use of shoes, devices or accessories vary depending on the patient's age, degree of deformity and foot deformities.

Medication

Congenitally clubfoot (PEV) Medication may be used to relieve muscle spasms and relieve pain. Medications alone may not be sufficient in the treatment of clubfoot, but they can be used together with other treatment methods.

Surgical intervention

Surgical intervention may be considered if there is a structural deformity of the foot and conservative treatments fail. This intervention corrects foot deformities by moving the bones into their correct position and helps the feet grow correctly. Surgical intervention is usually performed by correcting deformities in the feet, straightening bones or repairing tendons. After surgical intervention, devices such as casts or orthoses can be used to keep the feet in proper position.

The success of clubfoot treatment depends on how early the disease is diagnosed and treated. Early diagnosis and treatment helps the feet grow into the correct position and helps prevent permanent deformations that may occur in the future.