Clubfoot Treatment Flowchart
Initial Assessment
Clinical examination and diagnosis
Duration: 1-2 days
Casting Phase
Weekly cast changes (Ponseti method)
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Tenotomy Assessment
Evaluation for Achilles tenotomy need
Duration: 1 day
Tenotomy Procedure
Minor surgical procedure if required
Duration: 1 day
Foot Abduction Brace
Bracing protocol initiation
Duration: 3 months full-time
Maintenance Phase
Night-time bracing and monitoring
Duration: 4-5 years