Equinovarus foot in spina bifida (lipomeningocele): corrective surgery

5-year-old boy with lipomeningocele and severe equinovarus deformity of the foot, who underwent corrective surgery at OrthoChildren Center: clinical picture before (a) and after treatment (b).

Treatment of neurogenic clubfoot requires experience and centers specialized in clubfoot treatment and neuroorthopedics.

It is important to know how to adjust the correction in relation to the present clinical picture, avoid invasive procedures (arthrodesis) at a young age, and know the correct use of braces.