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Efficacy of Ponseti Technique in Virgin and Relapsed Clubfeet: A Comparative Study

Prince Shanavas Khan1, Bobby John2, Shiraz Bhatty3

  • 1Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Aster MIMS, Calicut, Kerala, India.

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
|September 24, 2018
PubMed

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The Ponseti method effectively treats both new and recurrent clubfeet in children. This study found similar success rates, number of casts, and immobilization times for both groups, demonstrating its efficacy in relapsed cases.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Recurrent clubfoot presents challenges in pediatric orthopedic treatment.
  • Effectiveness of the Ponseti method in relapsed cases requires further validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of the Ponseti method in treating virgin versus recurrent congenital clubfeet.
  • To determine if excellent results in virgin clubfeet can be replicated in relapsed cases.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving two groups of children with congenital clubfeet.
  • Group I: Untreated virgin clubfeet (n=21) under 1 year.
  • Group II: Relapsed congenital clubfeet (n=21) under 2 years, treated with the Ponseti method.

Main Results:

  • The Ponseti method showed equal success in both virgin and relapsed clubfeet groups.
  • No statistically significant difference in the number of casts required (p=0.75).
  • Significant improvement in Pirani scores observed in both groups post-treatment (p < .001).

Conclusions:

  • The Ponseti method achieves excellent initial correction for recurrent clubfeet.
  • Effective treatment for relapsed clubfoot is possible without extensive soft tissue release in over 95% of cases.

Keywords:
Pirani scoringPonseti castingrelapsed clubfoot

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