Patients with Congenital Clubfoot at Neonatologist and Pediatrician Appointment: Frequently Asked Questions
Abstract
Congenital clubfoot is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in children. Timely diagnosis and early management via Ponseti method allow to achieve good and excellent results in 98% of all cases. Neonatologists and pediatricians frequently encounter children with this condition in their outpatient practices. Parents of these children often ask questions about congenital clubfoot management to nonspecialized doctor. This article provides detailed description of clinical examination of a child with congenital clubfoot, features of Ponseti method treatment process, challenges patients and their parents face during treatment, and answers to frequently asked questions during outpatient visits.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Congenital limb and hand anomalies
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Вопросы современной педиатрии
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 37–42
- Publication date
- 5 February 2026
- Language
- RU