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Clubfoot correction using the Ilizarov technique.

A D Grant¹, W B Lehman

¹Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY 10003.

Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute

|January 1, 1991

Summary

The Ilizarov technique effectively treats idiopathic clubfeet in children aged three and older, including previously untreated or recurrent cases. This method demonstrated successful and maintained corrections in a small study group.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Pediatric orthopedics
Limb reconstruction

Background:

Idiopathic clubfoot is a common congenital foot deformity.
Treatment of recurrent or previously untreated clubfoot in older children can be challenging.
The Ilizarov technique offers a method for complex orthopedic corrections.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the Ilizarov technique for treating idiopathic clubfoot in children aged three years or older.
To assess the outcomes for previously untreated or recurrent cases managed with the Ilizarov method.

Main Methods:

The Ilizarov external fixation technique was employed.
Four feet in three pediatric patients with idiopathic clubfoot were treated.
Treatment was applied to children aged three years or older with either primary or recurrent deformities.

Main Results:

Successful correction of idiopathic clubfoot was achieved in all treated feet.
No relapses or loss of correction were observed during the follow-up period.
Follow-up durations ranged from 11 to 24 months, indicating sustained results.

Conclusions:

The Ilizarov technique is a viable and successful treatment option for idiopathic clubfoot in children aged three and older.
This method provides durable correction for both primary and recurrent cases, addressing a significant orthopedic challenge.

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