| Clubfoot & Foot Disorders |
What Is Clubfoot?
Clubfoot is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic conditions. It is present at birth and can even be diagnosed by ultrasound before birth. If left untreated, the foot deformity can make walking extremely difficult and can be painful.
Clubfoot and TSRHC
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children continues conducting research to determine the best treatment options for patients with clubfoot. Although surgery was once considered the standard treatment, less invasive methods, such as Ponseti casting or physical therapy using the French functional method, are now common practice.
Foot Disorders and TSRHC
TSRHC treats more than 1,000 patients with clubfoot each year, but it is certainly not the only foot disorder treated at the hospital. TSRHC treats children with a variety of disorders, such as:
- Flat feet (or tarsal coalitions)
- Extra toes
The cause of clubfoot remains uncertain, but many researchers believe the condition is genetic, as it often runs in families. Clubfoot is more common in males than females and affects about one in every 1,000 children.
Becoming a Patient
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, located in Dallas, uses several criteria to determine a patient's eligibility. For more information on becoming a patient or referring a patient, contact our Patient Access department at (214) 559-7477 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7477.