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[Prospective study of equinovarus foot in 20,000 live newborn infants]
J L Valdivieso García1, A Escassi Gil, M Zapatero Martínez
1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Regional Reina Sofía, Córdoba.
Insights
Congenital clubfoot affects 1.65 per 1,000 newborns, with higher incidence in males and during spring. Most cases achieve excellent or good outcomes, even with less than 50% receiving surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Prospective study of 20,000 live newborns.
- Analysis of congenital clubfoot treatment outcomes.
Purpose:
- Determine the incidence and demographic factors of congenital clubfoot.
- Evaluate treatment results for congenital clubfoot.
Summary:
- Congenital clubfoot incidence is 1.65 per 1,000 live births.
- Higher incidence observed in males (2:1 ratio) and during springtime.
- Surgical intervention was performed in under 50% of affected feet.
- Excellent and good results were achieved in 90% of treated feet.
Impact:
- Provides epidemiological data on congenital clubfoot prevalence.
- Highlights successful non-surgical or less invasive treatment outcomes.
- Informs clinical practice regarding congenital clubfoot management.
Abstract:
We report a prospective study about congenital clubfoot in 20,000 alive newborns and also a critical analysis about the treatment results. The frequency was 1.65 per thousand and sex ratio almost 2:1 for males. In springtime the incidence was higher. Surgical treatment was performed in less than 50% of the affected feet. There were excellent and good results in 90% of the feet.