Orthopaedic Hospital | Clubfoot Clinic

Orthopaedic Hospital Clubfoot Clinic

Lewis E. Zionts, M.D.
Medical Director, Clubfoot Clinic

Dr. Zionts is Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Zionts is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. His specialty is Pediatric Orthopaedics.

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Dr. Zionts with a clubfoot patient

What is Clubfoot?

One out of every 1,000 babies is born with a clubfoot deformity. The male-to-female ratio is 2:1, and both feet are involved 30 to 50 percent of the time. A clubfoot is apparent at birth and may even be found on a prenatal ultrasound examination. A clubfoot has all of the following features: adduction - or inward turning - of the metatarsals, varus - or inversion of the hindfoot, equinus - or plantarflexion - of the ankle, and cavus - or high arch - of the forefoot. Generally, these abnormalities are rigid to some degree.

Orthopaedic Hospital Clubfoot Clinic

Recognizing the need for advanced treatment options of this disorder, the Children's Clinic at Orthopaedic Hospital Outpatient Medical Center and Dr. Lewis Zionts offer a Clubfoot Clinic that is dedicated to the treatment of newborns and infants with congenital clubfoot deformity.

Dr. Zionts is experienced in the use of non-invasive clubfoot treatment techniques, with the assistance of physical therapists to assist with manipulations, cast technicians experienced in cast application for correction, and an orthotist to assist with bracing needs to help maintain correction of deformity. Dr. Ponseti, on his website, has included Dr. Zionts as one of the physicians qualified in his method.

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Advantages of Non-Surgical or Minimally Invasive Treatment Methods

Non-surgical or minimally invasive treatment methods prevents persistent stiffness and scarring of the foot, reduces complications and the need for additional surgical procedures and lessens muscle weakness which can become more severe and disabling when patients are in their 20s and 30s.

More About Clubfoot:
Clubfoot Information for Parents
Homegoing Instructions for Clubfoot Casting
OH Clubfoot Clinic Brochure
Motion Magazine Article - Clubfoot 2007

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Appointment Scheduling
For assistance in scheduling an appointment in the Dr. Zionts' Clubfoot Clinic, please call the Orthopaedic Hospital Physician Referral Service, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at (213) 741-8330.

Insurance Information
All types of insurance are accepted, including Medi-Cal, CCS, HMO and PPO.

Physician Referrals - FAX
Direct all children's orthopaedic referrals and authorizations to the Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Group. Please include disorder information (medical notes), and the parent's daytime phone number. FAX: (213) 741-8311 After receiving a faxed authorization, the Appointment Center will call the parent to schedule the clubfoot evaluation appointment.

Medical Information
Contact the Clubfoot Clinic Nurse Specialist, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at: (213) 741-8365 or click here to email us.

Additional Information
For more information regarding the Clubfoot Clinic, please call the Physician Referral Service at (213) 742-6509, or click here to email us.

Clubfoot Clinic
Lewis E. Zionts
Medical Director
(213) 741-8341
lzionts@laoh.ucla.edu

Orthopaedic Hospital
2400 South Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 742-1000

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