Question
The newborn had a small red patch on the back of the spine at birth, which was diagnosed as a spinal cord cleft after one month at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. The parents are asking about how to treat the infant clubfoot caused by the spinal cord cleft.
Answer
The patient underwent surgery for the spinal cord cleft shortly after birth, but within a few days, an inward twist in the left foot was noticed. Although rehabilitation treatment and corrective shoes were used, the results were unsatisfactory. Currently, there is a discrepancy in the length and circumference of both legs. Medical advice suggests a detailed examination of the patient’s condition in person to determine the treatment plan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for diagnosing the condition and it is estimated that surgery will be required.