Condition
Pediatric Clubbed Foot
What You Need to Know
Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity.
Key Symptoms
The most common symptoms of a clubfoot are:
- Foot that is short and broad in appearance
- Heel points downward while the front half of the foot turns inward
Diagnosis
Doctors typically diagnose clubfoot by:
- Physical examination
- X-ray
Treatment
Treatment options may include:
- Serial manipulation
- Casting, taping or splinting
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
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Departments that Treat Clubbed Foot

Rare Disease Institute - Genetics and Metabolism
Children's National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases.