THE INTIMACY OF CLUBFOOT - THE WAYS OF FUNCTIONAL TREATMENT

Treatment of clubfoot requires a detailed knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology. We explain the concept that led us to propose our tec hnique called functional treatment. It is centered on progressive mani pulations to correct the different deformations step-by-step. These ma nipulations are performed according to four stages; treatment is compl eted by light splints, which are used between sessions. As this techni que does not give a complete reduction of the foot, complementary surg ical correction becomes necessary to complete the functional therapy. Surgical correction follows the same principles as manipulations: each residual deformity is corrected a la carte.