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Procedure (part 1)
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A newborn baby's clubfoot is initially treated with casts. The tendons, ligaments, and bones are still quite flexible and easy to reposition. The foot is stretched into a more normal position and a light-weight cast is applied to retain the corrected position. The cast is removed every week or two, so that the foot is continually stretched into a better position and maintained with a new cast. This serial casting is continued for three or more months, and is successful in at least 50% of clubfoot cases. Surgery is considered if the cast does not correct the clubfoot.
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