Marie-Christine Bourque podiatry clinic – Lévis Clubfoot

Clubfoot is either a congenital malformation or a prenatal deformity that develops during the child's development.

The so-called idiopathic clubfoot affects the structures of the foot directly, despite the fact that it is normally well-managed. As a result, it is likely to repeat on a regular basis.

It's thus critical to keep an eye out for signs of recurrence including overpronation, postural issues, and even difficulty learning to walk.

All of the information you'll need to understand more about clubfoot is provided below.

Idiopathic clubfoot and positional clubfoot are the two of the most common kinds of clubfoot.

Idiopathic clubfoot is a real congenital deformity of the foot that affects the surrounding musculoskeletal tissues, with a strong hereditary component in some cases.

Positional clubfoot, on the other hand, is not genuinely malformed. The infant's foot is retained in an odd posture during its growth in (...learn more)