A
2-week-old male infant is at a health supervision visit. He was delivered at
term by vaginal delivery and was discharged from the hospital after 2 days. His
mother reports that prenatal testing was normal. On physical examination in the
newborn nursery, it was noted that his left foot was turned inward. The remainder
of his examination findings was normal. The boy is otherwise healthy. Physical
examination reveals a left foot deformity. The foot can be passively stretched
almost to the midline, but it is not possible to dorsiflex the ankle to a neutral
position.
Of the following, the BEST
next management step for this neonate is
A. bracing with reverse
last shoes
B. home stretching
exercises with reevaluation at age 6 months
C. immediate referral to
orthopaedic surgery for casting
D. referral to orthopaedic
surgery for surgical reconstruction at age 6 months
Answer on Thursday 10 am.
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