17/04/2026
👣 Clubfoot (CTEV) in Children – Early Treatment Can Change a Child’s Life
Clubfoot, medically known as CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus), is a condition where a baby is born with the foot turned inward and downward. It is a common birth deformity and can affect one or both feet.
Parents often get worried when they notice this in a newborn, but the clubfoot is treatable, especially when treatment starts early.
If left untreated, the child may have difficulty walking, pain, and long-term disability. However, with proper treatment started in the first few weeks of life, children can grow up to walk, run, and play just like other kids.
⭐ The Ponseti Method is the gold standard treatment for clubfoot worldwide.
This method includes:
• Gentle correction of the foot position
• Weekly plaster casts (Ponseti casting) to gradually correct the deformity
• Usually 5–7 casts are required
• Sometimes a procedure called Achilles tenotomy
• Use of special braces afterwards to maintain correction
With proper Ponseti treatment, more than 90–95% of children achieve excellent correction without major surgery.
👨⚕️ Message for parents:
If you notice your newborn’s foot turned inward, consult an orthopaedic specialist early. Starting treatment in the first few weeks of life gives the best results.
✔️ Early diagnosis + Ponseti casting = Normal walking future
