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METHODS OF CORRECTION

DEFORMITY

1. Non-operative

i. Manipulation alone

• Treatment should begin early, preferably within a day

or two of birth.

• In newborn, the mother is taught to manipulate the foot

after every feed. The foot is dorsiflexed and everted.

• While manipulating, sufficient pressure should be

applied by the person so as to blanch her own fingers.

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