World Clubfoot Day
World Clubfoot Day, every year on June 3rd, aims to unite those affected by clubfoot so that they can inspire and inspire one another. It's also a day to raise concerns of this common congenital disorder.
Up to 200,000 babies around the world each year are born with clubfoot each year. This data shows that clubfoot is one of the world's most common congenital disorders. This defect occurs when a baby's foot twists inward and downward. During the birth of the baby's bones, ligaments, and muscles in the womb, Clubfoot emerged. Babies with clubfoot can have a mild or severe case. In the most serious situations, a baby's foot appears to be upside down. Both feet are affected in over half of the cases of clubfoot.
Impact
Clubfoot, if left untreated, can cause a variety of health problems. These conditions include arthritis and inability to walk normally. Children with clubfoot may also have a poor self-image. Patients usually begin medical therapy after birth to prevent these kinds of problems.
The Ponseti method is one of the most common forms of therapy for clubfoot. This treatment option requires placing a cast on the foot to hold it in a specific position. Every week, the foot is repositioned and recast. For several months, repositioning and recasting of the foot have been repeated. Surgeons perform a minor surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon at the end of the procedure. The foot is completely corrected after this entire process, but the baby wears special shoes and braces for up to three years before the foot is properly adjusted. If the Ponseti method isn't efficient, a more invasive type of surgery may be required.
A child born with clubfoot can live a full life. However, many children around the world do not have access to clubfoot therapy. Children with untreated clubfoot are excluded from society in certain countries. They are unable to obtain an education and may be unable to work, and they may be unable to get a job. In some instances, families also ostracize the mother, blaming her for the child's deformity.
How to #worldclubfootday
On this day, a variety of activities are being held to encourage families affected by clubfoot to meet, connect, and help one another. Educational seminars and presentations are also held by many hospitals, foot, and ankle specialists, as well as healthcare organizations. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register:
- If you or a family member has been affected by clubfoot, please share your news on social media
- Read about Dudley Moore, Troy Aikman, and Kristi Yamachi
- Donate to Hope Walks or another group that provides clubfoot therapy to those in low-income countries
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History of the world clubfoot day has a rich history
In 2013, the Ponseti International Association (PIA) established World Clubfoot Day. (PIA) founded World Clubfoot Day. They chose June 3rd in honor of Dr. Ignacio Ponseti's birthday. He is the orthopedist who invented the Ponseti technique.
