This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Congenital Talips Eqino Varvs (C.T.E.V.), Subject name: Orthopaedics
[{'content': 'What is the treatment for a newborn child with CTEV? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Jess fixation, B. Manipulation and strapping or serial cast, C. Posteromedial soft tissue release, D. Triple arthrodesis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Manipulation and strapping or serial cast Treatment of CTEV in new born:o Treatment should begin early, preferably within a day or two of birth (as early as possible or when the newborn presents to the surgeon).o This consists of repeated manipula- tion and adhesive strapping that maintains the correction; the manipulations are taught to the child's mother, who is then able to carry out gentle stretches on a regular basis with the strapping still in place.o Treatment is supervised by a physiotherapist, who alters the strapping as correction is gradually obtained,o If this level of care is not available, it may be better to hold position by applying a light plaster cast (over a protective layer of strapping), which is soaked off and changed every week.", 'role': 'assistant'}]