Best Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Hyderabad
Dr Venkatram Thalapalli - ClubFoot treatment at Banjara Hills
Talipes, commonly known as clubfoot, is a foot deformity that affects newborns. It can occur in one or both feet, with the soles pointing down and inwards towards each other.
This deformity is classified into three types:
Clubfoot can be caused by various factors like family history, congenital conditions, lack of amniotic fluid, and smoking during pregnancy.
Symptoms of clubfoot include underdeveloped calf muscles, slightly shorter feet, and feet twisted downwards.
If left untreated, clubfoot can cause long-term damage, such as arthritis, poor self-image, and difficulty in walking.
Dr. Venkatram Thyalapalli MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) is a renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Hyderabad. He specializes in treating pediatric bone problems and provides personalized treatment plans for his patients.
Dr. Venkatram understands the long-term complications that may arise if clubfoot is not treated timely. Therefore, he provides highly customized treatment, including Ponseti serial casting to correct the deformity, followed by bracing to maintain the correction.
To learn more about clubfoot and to get the best treatment for clubfoot, book an appointment with us today.