Condition
Pediatric Clubbed Foot
What You Need to Know
Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity.Key Symptoms
The foot is usually short and broad in appearance and the heel points downward while the front half of the foot turns inward.
Risks
Risk factors may include family history, position of the baby in the uterus or other factors.
Treatment
Treatment options for infants include non-surgical and surgical treatment.
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Meet the Providers Who Treat Clubfoot
Departments that Treat Clubbed Foot

The Zickler Family Prenatal Pediatrics Institute
The Zickler Family Prenatal Pediatrics Institute at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., provides specialized care for babies during pregnancy, delivery and after birth.

Cancer Genetics Program
Our cancer genetics experts help answer important questions about your child's inherited risk for cancer.

Rare Disease Institute - Genetics and Metabolism
Children's National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases.