Deformities of the Lower Limbs

Of all the stages of Ponseti method treatment for clubfoot, tenotomy is the one that causes parents the most anxiety. Cutting a tendon in an infant—the very sound of those words is unsettling. Yet the reality is quite different from what the imagination suggests. Tenotomy is one of the shortest, least invasive, and best-tolerated procedures for newborns in the entire treatment process. We explain exactly what it is, how […]

Not every child with clubfoot is referred to a specialist in the first weeks of life. Some parents are told that “it will go away on its own,” others are shuffled from doctor to doctor for months or misled into believing in the effectiveness of other specialized therapies, and still others began treatment but, for various reasons, did not complete it. There are also children in whom the deformity recurred after […]

During a routine ultrasound exam, the doctor pauses longer to look at the baby’s feet. Then comes the remark: “I see an abnormal foot alignment.” For many parents, this is the moment when the world comes to a standstill. However, an early prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot is no reason to panic—it’s an advantage that allows you to take action ahead of time. When and how is clubfoot detected before […]

Let’s start from the beginning: Clubfoot is one of those diagnoses that sounds scary, but in reality—with proper treatment—it doesn’t ruin a child’s plans or dreams. Every year in Poland, about 300 children are born with this condition. Some parents learn about it during a prenatal ultrasound, while others find out only […]

The treatment went according to plan—casts, tenotomy, and a splint. The foot looked perfect. And yet, after some time, something changes: the foot begins to turn inward again, and the child walks on their toes or on the outer edge of the foot. This is one of the most difficult moments for parents who have been wholeheartedly committed to the treatment for months. A recurrence of clubfoot occurs […]

When parents hear the diagnosis “clubfoot,” one of the first questions they ask is: Does it require surgery? In the vast majority of cases, the answer is no. Thanks to the Ponseti method—recognized worldwide as the gold standard for treating this deformity—full correction is possible without extensive surgical intervention. It is a method that is simple in concept but requires precision, experience, and […]

The first time a cast is applied is a moment that many parents recall as one of the most difficult parts of the entire treatment process. A child’s small, delicate leg—and suddenly a heavy cast reaching almost to the groin. Questions arise: Won’t the child get too hot? Doesn’t it hurt? How do you bathe them? How do you change their diaper? We answer all these questions—[…]

You heard the doctor say, “Your child has clubfoot.” In an instant, the joy of your child’s birth is mixed with anxiety and dozens of questions. Is it serious? Will your child be able to walk? Will they need surgery? Let’s start with the most important thing: it’s not the end of the world. Clubfoot is a fully treatable condition—and with proper treatment, children run, jump […]