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His Foot Is Turning Inward Again
He was born with both feet turned down and inward, toes pointing toward each other. As a baby he wore casts, one after another, week by week. His feet straightened beautifully. Then came the brace, to be worn through the night.
Life got busy, the way it does. The brace stayed in the cupboard more nights than it was worn, and after a while nobody quite noticed it had stopped altogether. He is three now. One foot is turning inward again, and he walks partly on its outer edge.
None of this makes the earlier treatment wasted. A corrected clubfoot has a kind of memory. Its soft tissues keep a gentle pull toward the old position, and the brace is what holds against that pull while the foot grows.
What matters most now is how flexible that foot still is. A child orthopedic surgeon in Lakshmipur can move the foot slowly and feel how far it corrects. The surgeon can then explain what restarting treatment would look like for your son.
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Why a Corrected Foot Can Drift Back
A clubfoot is not just bones pointing the wrong way. The soft tissues on the inner side of the foot are shorter and tighter than they should be. Casting stretches them gradually, but their tendency to tighten again never fully disappears.
Relapse creeps in slowly rather than arriving suddenly. The foot turns in a little more each month. He starts walking on the outer border, and the shoe wears down on one edge.
What the Doctor Checks First
The first question is flexibility. The doctor moves the foot slowly toward the corrected position, feeling how much of the turn gives way under gentle pressure.
A foot that still moves well is a different problem from a stiff one. The doctor also watches him walk and checks both shoes for wear. The other foot is examined too.
Bring the old brace and earlier records if you have them.
Restarting Treatment, Step by Step
Treatment often restarts with casts, much like the first time. A series of gentle casts re-stretches the tight tissues and walks the foot back into place.
What comes next depends on what the team finds. Some feet need a small procedure to lengthen a tight tendon. Many do not, and each step is explained first.
After the casts, the brace routine returns. This is what protects the result, and the team will help you build it into your evenings.
Why the Brace Years Matter Most
The casts only win the position. The years of bracing afterwards are what keep it.
The brace years run while the foot grows fastest, exactly when the old pull is strongest. Skipping them is the commonest reason feet drift back, in families everywhere. It says nothing about how much a family cares.
Your son can run, play, and go about his days normally through all of this. If his general health needs a check too, a child specialist in Lakshmipur can see him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did stopping the brace cause this relapse?
Stopping early is the commonest reason, and it happens in many caring families. The useful question is not why it happened. It is what can be done now, and there is usually plenty.
Will he need casts again?
Often, yes. A short series of gentle casts is the usual way to re-stretch a relapsed foot. The team confirms this after checking its flexibility.
Will he need an operation this time?
Not always. Some relapsed feet correct with casts and bracing alone. Others need a small procedure on a tight tendon. Your doctor will explain which path fits your son.
How long will the brace be worn this time?
Bracing usually continues for years, through the fast-growing period, mostly at night. The exact plan depends on his age and how the foot responds. Ask your doctor for it in writing.
Can he run and play like other children?
Yes. Between casts and through the brace years, children play, run, and attend school as usual. The brace is a night-time routine, not a limit on his days.
The other foot looks fine. Should it be checked too?
Yes, bring both feet to every visit. Drifting can start before it is obvious at home, and early correction is simpler.
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