A neonate is born with mild clubfeet. When the parents ask the nurse how this will be corrected, the nurse should explain that
a. Traction is tried first.
b. Surgical intervention is needed.
c. Frequent, serial casting is tried first.
d. Children outgrow this condition when they learn to walk.
C
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A Serial casting is the preferred treatment.
B Surgical intervention is done only if serial casting is not successful.
C Serial casting is begun shortly after birth before discharge from the nursery.
Successive casts allow for gradual stretching of skin and tight structures on the
medial side of the foot. Manipulation and casting of the leg are repeated
frequently (every week) to accommodate the rapid growth of early infancy.
D Children do not improve without intervention.
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