Clubfoot — where it's treated in the network
Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity that, with early diagnosis and a well-run program, leaves minimal functional sequelae. Our network of 6 clinics offers the classic Ponseti method with regional variants: some Chinese clinics use polymer bandages instead of plaster for better tolerance of fixation, while Tashkent (Uzbekistan) supports follow-up reviews after the casting series without travelling to China. A network coordinator will help select the right clinic based on the child's age and treatment format.
Where it is treated in our network
2 clinics in our network offer different approaches to this diagnosis.
- Yuncheng, China
People's Hospital — Yuncheng
Surgical support for the Ponseti protocol: Achilles tenotomy and PMR procedures for fixed deformities in older children. Inpatient post-op rehabilitation.
Visit clinic site - Huizhou, China
Neurolife — Huizhou
Ponseti method with proprietary modification from the Yuncheng Institute — polymer bandages instead of plaster for better compliance, plus mandatory brace regimen with remote monitoring. We accept newborns and older children up to adolescence.
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What is Clubfoot?
Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity with equinus (plantar flexion), varus (inward rotation of the foot's lateral edge) and forefoot adduction. ICD-10 codes it as Q66.0 (congenital talipes equinovarus). It occurs in 1–2 of every 1,000 newborns, more often in boys. The Ponseti method is the world standard since the 1950s: a series of staged casts, an Achilles tenotomy when needed, and brace fixation.
Families reach the network case manager usually in the first weeks of life — to start the Ponseti protocol; with a recurrence after incomplete correction at another clinic; or to set up a brace and bracing schedule after the main casting cycle. Details on the protocol, timelines, braces and follow-up are in the expandable blocks below.
Frequently asked questions about Clubfoot
From what age should Ponseti treatment start?
How long does the treatment course last?
Plaster or polymer bandages?
What if the child takes the brace off at night?
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Talk to a network coordinator
The coordinator reviews your documents and suggests matching clinics. We reply on Telegram and WhatsApp within an hour on workdays.