Clubfoot Clinic
Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is turned down and inward because the muscles and tendons of the lower leg aren't normal and are tight. As a result, the foot is held in an abnormal position, with the top facing down. Clubfoot can affect one or both feet and ranges from mild to very severe.
Early on, clubfoot isn't painful, but without treatment, it can seriously impair a child's ability to walk and run. It is usually diagnosed before birth on ultrasound or just after the baby is delivered, at which point your child's doctor may refer you to the Clubfoot Clinic for evaluation and treatment.
The standard treatment for clubfoot is a technique called the Ponseti Method, which gradually rotates the foot through stretching it and applying casts each week until the foot reaches a normal position. A brace is then used for the first few years of life to maintain the foot in the corrected position.
Most children who receive timely treatment grow up to have normally functioning feet that let them stand, walk, run and play.
As specialists in pediatric orthopedics, the Clubfoot Clinic team understands the physical and emotional needs of babies and young children. Our orthopedic surgeons, clinical nurse specialist, physician assistants and cast technicians work closely together to provide your child with excellent care. Our clinicians work with an orthotist (a specialist in fitting medical devices) to determine which braces will work best for your child.
We are dedicated to supporting you and your child through the treatment process. Even after the treatment concludes, we will continue monitoring your child until fully grown to make sure the problem doesn't reoccur.
Doctor referral required
Our locations (3)
Our team
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Coleen S. Sabatini
MD, MPH
Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery -
Jaclyn F. Hill
MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery -
Mohammad Diab
MD
Orthopedic Surgery -
Sanjeev Sabharwal
MD, MPH
Pediatrics -
Ami Teodoro
PA
Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics -
Jessica (JT) Treiber
MPH, PA-C
Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
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One of the nation's best for orthopedics
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What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Support services
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