Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Bharati Hospital Observes World Clubfoot Day
Imagine a baby's foot is twisted, like a club.
That's clubfoot.
Bharati Hospital held an event to teach about it.
They explained it's important to find it early so doctors can help.
A doctor shared that most kids can be helped with a special method.
The hospital partners with a group to give free treatment.
The goal is to help babies walk correctly, with the help of the Ponseti method, and also free of charge.
Bharati Hospital observed World Clubfoot Day with an awareness event.
The event highlighted early diagnosis and treatment for clubfoot.
Clubfoot is a birth disorder causing the foot to twist inward.
Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan emphasized the importance of timely intervention.
The hospital provides free clubfoot treatment in partnership with CURE Foundation India.
- Who
- Bharati Hospital's pediatric orthopedic department, including Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Sanjay Lalwani, and Dr. Gopal Pundkare.
- What
- An awareness event focusing on clubfoot.
- When
- World Clubfoot Day, June 3
- Where
- Bharati Hospital, Pune.
- Why
- To raise awareness about clubfoot, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment.
- Condition
- A birth disorder where a baby's foot is twisted inward.
- Organizing Institution
- Bharati Hospital
- Focus
- Early diagnosis and treatment
- Treatment Method
- Non-surgical Ponseti method
- Treatment Support
- Partnership with CURE Foundation India
- Affected Population
- 1 in 1,000 live births
