Clubfoot surgery is a type of corrective surgery that is used to treat clubfoot, a congenital deformity of the foot. This condition causes the foot to twist inward and the heel to turn out. It can be quite painful and can lead to difficulty walking and other mobility issues.
Clubfoot surgery usually involves a combination of soft tissue and bony procedures. The soft tissue portion of the surgery involves releasing the tight muscles and tendons in the foot and ankle. This allows the foot to move more freely and helps to straighten it out. The bony portion of the surgery involves cutting and reshaping the bones of the foot and ankle to help straighten them out.