The treatment is started early in the newborn when the foot is easiest to reshape. Repositioning and recasting occurs every few weeks to improve the position of the foot. After the shape of the foot is realigned, it is maintained through exercise , splints at night, and orthopedic shoes. Correction using this approach takes about 3 months. Some severe deformities will require surgery if manipulation does not achieve correction.
Continued evaluation is recommended until the foot is fully grown.
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