Dr George Tsatsos - 11/10/2016

Question
Hello doctor,

My son is 18 month old now born with clubfoot although all cast has been done including tanotomy and he used to wear splints also but now whenever he is trying to stand his right foot turned inward from ankle itself there is no problem with left one its totally corrected but i cant understand why his right foot not corrected.does he need any other walking shoes which help him out to correct aur it need time to be corrected  because doctor advised me to wear him normal shoes and put right shoes in left and left in right foot but its not helpfull the problem remain same .please suggest me what to do.

Thank you

Answer
Dear Shalini,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661, Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,
It has been my experience that with clubfoot-usually more aggressive treatment is used, that may consist of applying a cast every few days, or additional surgical treatment may be needed. See if you can get a second opinion.  I cannot give you a good opinion without an in person exam.
Hope this helps &
Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos,Dr Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Ryan Holmbeck, Dr Telva Hernandez & Dr Kevin Massard
Chicago 60661, 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified swimming or wearing a knee bin Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661

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