Our clubfoot FAQs section is a valuable resource for parents seeking answers to common questions about this condition. We address various aspects of clubfoot, including its causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term management.

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  • What causes babies to have clubfoot?

    What causes babies to have clubfoot?

    While no one knows the specific cause, clubfoot is believed to be both genetic and environmental. Clubfoot may have something to do with the position of the baby in the uterus. It has been noted that there is a decreased amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. Sometimes babies with clubfoot also have cerebral palsy or spina bifida. The good news is that it is correctable when treatment starts early.

  • How often does clubfoot happen?

    How often does clubfoot happen?

    Parents often struggle when their baby is born with an abnormality. They worry that the child will have a difficult road ahead and might be limited in what they can achieve. However, if your baby was born with clubfoot, there is no need to worry. Effective treatment is available, and most patients achieve a total correction of the deformity.

    The good news for expectant parents is that clubfoot is very rare, only occurring in one out of every 1,000 births. Males are twice as likely to get clubfoot as females, so if you are having a girl, the chances are even less.