How does clubfoot affect my baby?

How does clubfoot affect my baby?

Clubfoot isn’t painful for your baby. Many babies won’t even notice it during the first few months of life. But clubfoot will get in the way of standing and walking. It won’t go away on its own. Babies with clubfoot need treatment to correct the problem before they reach walking age.

Untreated clubfoot can lead to:

• Walking problems. Babies with clubfoot often walk in unusual ways. Typically, people walk on the bottoms and soles of their feet. A baby with clubfoot may walk on the sides and tops of the feet.
• Foot infections.
• Foot problems, including calluses. A callus is a thick layer of skin that often develops on the sole of the foot.
• Arthritis, a joint condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling.