Clubs foot Flashcards
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Causes of clubs foot
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- genetics and environment
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risk factors
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- male at birth are twice as likely
- another birth defect such as CP or another genetic condition like trisomy 18
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Medical treatment for club foot
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- ponseti method
- French method
- surgery that lengthens the heel cord
- bracing
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PT with club foot
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- If this condition is treated, PT will see the child with a brace, cast, or splint on
- Work on muscles not immobilized to keep as much ROM and strength as possible
- After brace, cast, or splint is taken off○ Work on ROM and strengthening of muscles that were immobilized along with keeping up with other muscles
- If untreated (from birth to 2 years old with little or no treatment):
- Work on gait as walking by the age of 20 years old will most likely be severely difficult
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