The Foot and Ankle Clinic at Orthopaedic Hospital Outpatient Medical Center was established to provide a comprehensive referral center for evaluation, second opinion and treatment of children's foot and ankle problems.
Due to the rapid progression in the management of foot and ankle disorders, surgery can often be avoided. However, when surgery is indicated, "leading-edge" surgical techniques are utilized to speed recovery and optimize results.
A multidisciplinary team approach is utilized in the evaluation and treatment of children with foot and ankle problems, drawing upon specialists in pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, neurology, physical therapy and orthotics.
Pediatric Foot & Ankle Disorders
The pediatric orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists use the latest treatment techniques to treat a wide range of foot disorders from birth defects and trauma, to sports injuries. With early, effective treatment, children with foot deformities can look forward to active lives.
Orthopaedic Foot Conditions Include:
- Clubfoot
- Fractures and Sprains
- Neurological Foot Conditions
- Other Congenital Foot Disorders
- Painful Flatfoot
- Rocker Bottom" Foot -- Vertical Talus
- Skin and Nail Disorders
- Sports and Dance Injuries
- Tumors or Cysts
Clubfoot
Approximately 1 in 1,000 newborns will have a congenital clubfoot deformity. This deformity is characterized by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle, heel, and toes. In the past, surgery was used to correct the majority of these feet. Although surgery often improves the initial appearance of the feet, there can be accompanying stiffness, weakness and occasional pain which becomes more severe and disabling after adolescence.
Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, at the University of Iowa, developed a method of clubfoot treatment that is very effective and involves minimal or no surgery. It is based on a sound understanding of the functional anatomy of the foot and biological response of muscle, ligaments and bones to gentle manipulation. In an otherwise normal child, the clubfoot deformity can be corrected in two months or less using Dr. Ponseti's method.
Recognizing the need, the Children's Clinic at Orthopaedic Hospital Outpatient Medical Center offers a Clubfoot Clinic dedicated to the treatment of newborns and infants with congenital clubfoot deformity. Treatment is based on weekly (or twice weekly) gentle manipulations and a series of casts to realign and properly position the bones into correct alignment. The technique takes advantage of the favorable elasticity of the tissues froming the ligaments, joint capsules, and tendons. Following correction, to prevent relapses, a splint is worn for two to three months full-time, and thereafter at night for two to three years.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Physicians:
Lewis Zionts, M.D.
Clarence Woods, M.D.
Shoes & Orthotics
Inappropriate footwear can lead to foot pain, which is why our medical staff spends time to offer individualized shoe recommendations, modifications, custom shoe inserts, and assistance with athletic shoe selection.
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Insurance
All types of insurance are accepted, including Medi-Cal, CCS, HMO and PPO.
FAX Physician Referrals to:
Children's orthopaedic referrals and authorizations may be faxed to the Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Group at: (213) 741-8311
Appointment Scheduling
For assistance in scheduling a pediatric/children's orthopaedic appointment, please call the Orthopaedic Hospital Physician Referral Service Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at: (213) 741-8330
Additional Information
For more information regarding Foot and Ankle or Clubfoot Clinic at Orthopaedic Hospital Outpatient Medical Center, please call the Marketing and Business Development Department at: (213) 742-6509 or
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Orthopaedic Hospital
2400 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, California 90007
(213) 742-1000
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Measuring a clubfoot patient
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