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Bharati hosp observes World Clubfoot Day
Pune: City based Bharati Hospital observed the World Clubfoot Day, which falls on June 3, with an awareness event organized by its pediatric orthopedic department.
The program aimed to create awareness among parents about early diagnosis and treatment for clubfoot.
Clubfoot is a birth disorder where a baby's foot is twisted in and down, causing the toes to point inward.
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr Sandeep Patwardhan explained the importance of timely intervention. "Due to a lack of awareness and prevailing myths, many children with clubfoot miss out on early treatment. However, using the Ponseti method, a non-surgical technique, over 95% of children can be treated successfully," he said.
The event was also attended by Dr. Sanjay Lalwani, medical director at Bharati Hospital, along with Dr Gopal Pundkare.
Dr Lalwani said the hospital has partnered with CURE Foundation India to provide free treatment for clubfoot. A special free OPD clinic is held every affects about 1 in every 1,000 live births.
