Best Foot Forward
In Cambodia one in every 500 children is born with a club foot. If left untreated the malformed bones, muscles and tendons can mean walking becomes difficult or often impossible.
But there is a simple solution. We have been using the Ponseti technique with outstanding results. First the foot is plastered into the best possible position and this is checked and replaced every week for eight weeks. Then special shoes and a splint are used to keep the foot in the correct position for a further six months. After this the use of the shoes and splint are gradually reduced until the feet and legs are better.
© Handicap International
£32
buys the plaster, shoes and initial treatment for a club foot.
£49
pays for some of the poorest families to travel to access our services, including overnight accommodation where necessary.
£65
pays for more of our healthcare teams to be trained to deliver the Ponseti technique treatment.
