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[Clubfoot orthosis with integrated dynamic cuff for retention and redressing]
G U Exner1, H P Tschanz, H A Jacob
1Abteilung für Kinderorthopädie, Klinik Balgrist, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Zürich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008 Zürich. guexner@balgrist.unizh.ch
Der Orthopade
|May 19, 2001
Summary
Conservative clubfoot deformity treatment using braces and bandages has a long history. A new brace developed at Balgrist Hospital retains and corrects the foot, with early clinical results presented.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics
Context:
- Conservative treatment for clubfoot deformities dates back centuries.
- Historical clubfoot braces include those by Venel, Scarpa, and Schulthess.
- The redressing bandage of Cheselden is another traditional method.
Purpose:
- To review traditional conservative treatments for clubfoot deformities.
- To introduce a newly developed brace for clubfoot correction at Balgrist Hospital.
- To report early clinical outcomes of the new brace.
Summary:
- The study reviews historical conservative treatments for clubfoot deformities, such as braces and bandages.
- A novel brace designed to retain and correct the foot has been developed at Balgrist Hospital.
- Initial clinical results from this new brace are presented.
Impact:
- Provides historical context for clubfoot treatment methods.
- Introduces a new therapeutic device for managing clubfoot deformities.
- Offers preliminary data on the efficacy of a novel clubfoot brace.