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* BETTER CHILD WHAT EXACTLY IS CLUBFOOT? Clubfoot happens when the tendons that connect the muscles to the bones in and around the foot are shorter than they should be. This causes the foot to pull inwards at an unusual angle. Because doctors aren't sure what causes it, there is no reliable way to prevent it either. CAN CLUBFOOT BE TREATED IN THE WOMB? Treatment for clubfoot can only begin after your baby is born. However, knowing about it before your baby arrives helps to plan for treatment as soon as possible. DOES FOLIC ACID PREVENT CLUBFOOT? Taking 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, starting a month before falling pregnant and continuing for the first three months of pregnancy, may help lower the risk of congenital clubfoot. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps to prevent birth defects. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CORRECT CLUBFOOT? The bones, joints, and tendons of a newborn baby are very flexible, so treatment for clubfoot usually begins just a week or two after your baby is born. The aim is to correct the alignment before your baby starts walking, helping to reduce the risk of long-term problems. HOW LONG DO BABIES WEAR THE CASTS TO CORRECT CLUBFOOT? Treatment usually starts with casting for about six to eight weeks. After that, your baby will wear a removable orthotic brace for most of each day over the following three months. Thereafter, your child continues with various orthotic supports until around the age of five. The brace itself is a metal bar with specially designed shoes attached at each end. IS CLUBFOOT TREATMENT SUCCESSFUL LONG TERM? If treatment begins within the first three weeks after birth, most babies grow up without any physical symptoms, pain, or walking impediments. The success rate of this treatment is over 90% and results are often visible within a few weeks. These CelallCe lett COV Lele SIU-|) age, wear normal shoes, and participate in daily activities just like other children. VARY CeM ceria nt sales ccla MOM nc lay ar LaLe| can last up to five years, children are not severely impeded during that time. So try not to worry - there's plenty of scope for a happy, joyous childhood too.