Nights and Naps Once the 12 weeks Boots and Bar treatment period is complete and providing your child still has good range of movement of their feet, they will only need to wear the ‘boots and bar’ for sleep time. This is known as ‘nights and naps’ and will continue until age 5. Your child needs to wear the boots … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus Ponseti Boots and Bars – Leaflet 4
About the Boots and Bars Your baby’s foot should now be in a corrected position. However, this needs to be strictly maintained over the next 12 weeks to avoid subsequent tightening and failure of the treatment. Your baby is therefore supplied and fitted with a pair of boots that attach at the bottom with a bar. The buckles on the … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Ponseti Tenotomy – Leaflet 3
The Tenotomy Once your baby’s Pirani score has reduced and we are able to stretch the foot outwards, they will then require a release of the tight tendon at the back of the heel. This allows the foot to achieve a weight-bearing position. This procedure is carried out by a Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant in the Ponseti clinic. The consultant will … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Ponseti Plaster of Paris – Leaflet 2
Aim of Plaster of Paris (POP) The aim of the plaster casts is to gradually stretch out the soft tissue on the inside of your baby’s foot. This will allow the foot to be moved (stretched) outwards to rest in a neutral position. A plaster cast is applied from the toes to the top of the thigh. This is changed … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Overview of Ponseti Treatment – Leaflet 1
What is Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV) Congenital Talipes Equino Varus is a fixed position of your baby’s foot. The foot is turned in and the toes point down. It affects up to 3 in 1000 babies and in 50% of cases can affect both feet. The cause of CTEV is unknown, however there is evidence for a possible gene … Read More
Tongue Tie – Information for Parents
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give parents information and advice following a tongue tie procedure. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Child’s Doctor. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need … Read More
Ophthalmic Surgery (Eye Surgery) – Information for Parents
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give parents information and advice following ophthalmic surgery. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Child’s Doctor. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need any further … Read More
Removal of Metalwork- Information for Parents
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give parents information and advice following Removal of Metalwork. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Child’s Doctor. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need any … Read More
Removal of K Wires- Information for Parents
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give parents information and advice following Removal of K wires. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Child’s Doctor. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need … Read More
Release of Trigger Thumb/Finger- Information for Parents
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give parents information and advice following a Release of Trigger Thumb/Finger. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Child’s Doctor. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you … Read More