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Zioupos S, Westacott D. Flat-top talus after clubfoot treatment: a literature review. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024; 33:44-47. [PMID: 36728872 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Flat-top talus (FTT) is a complication well-known to those treating clubfoot. Despite this, it receives little attention in textbooks, so our knowledge and understanding can be limited to anecdote and hearsay. In particular, its association with different treatments, especially the Ponseti method, is not well understood. This review provides some clarity on the possible pathoanatomical, radiological and iatrogenic causes of FTT. It summarises its prevalence following different treatments. It is seen after surgery, 'pre-Ponseti' casting and the Ponseti method, and seems least common following Ponseti. Potential surgical management strategies are also discussed.
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Nwet M, Vignesh R, Khaing W, San S, Ko ZW. Outcomes of Management of Severe Clubfoot among Children by Ilizarov External Fixator. Malays Orthop J 2023; 17:9-16. [PMID: 38107355 PMCID: PMC10723004 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2311.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Clubfoot remains the most common birth defect involving the musculoskeletal system. There are various surgical and non-surgical treatment options available for the management of clubfoot. Using the minimally invasive Ilizarov external fixator method has been reported to have good success rates and fewer complications. Materials and methods This study aimed at analysing the morphological and functional outcomes of treating severe clubfoot by Ilizarov external fixator among children from July 2017 to March 2020. Thirty-two children who had either failed Ponseti / surgery or neglected with 44 clubfeet of Dieglio type III and type IV were included in the study. A short-leg walking cast was applied for an additional six weeks after removing of Ilizarov frame and additionally followed by an orthosis for another six weeks. Outcomes were measured by the functional rating system by Laaveg and Ponseti and interpretation done at 1 month and 12 months after the ankle-foot arthrosis. Results About 86.4% of the patients had good or excellent outcome scores. Pre and post-Demeglio scores and functional rating scores were statistically significant (p<0.001) by using Paired t-test. Complications included superficial pin site infections in 13 feet (29.54%), 5 feet (11.36%) had claw toes, 3 feet (6.81%) had linear skin necrosis and 2 feet (4.54%) had calcaneal fractures which were manageable with minor interventions. Conclusion The study findings highlighted that the Ilizarov external fixator method can correct complex foot deformities of severe clubfoot with minimum morbidity. Further larger and long-term studies are needed to investigate the effects of the stiff hindfoot and possible degenerative changes on the function and symptoms of these patients as adults.
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- M Nwet
- Surgical Based Department, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP), Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Preclinical Department, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP), Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar
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Bitew A, Melesse DY, Admass BA. A 5-years results of the Ponseti method in the treatment of congenital clubfoot: a retrospective study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 33:1781-1787. [PMID: 35963923 PMCID: PMC10275805 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03353-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clubfoot is a common congenital deformity affecting mobility of children. It leads to pain and disability. The Ponseti treatment method is non-surgical method for the correction of clubfoot. There is variation from country to country in how the result of clubfoot management is measured and reported. This study aimed to assess the 5-years results of the Ponseti method in the treatment of congenital clubfoot which was performed for children aged under 2 years in western Amhara, Ethiopia. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess a 5-years results of the Ponseti method in the treatment of congenital clubfoot among under 2-years old children in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir-Dar, Ethiopia, from 2015 to 2019 G.C. METHODS A facility-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. After receiving letter of ethical clearance from the University, IRB board, the data were collected from medical record/charts of patients' who received Ponseti treatment, and the collected data were entered and analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21. The results were presented with texts and tables. RESULTS A total of 200 children with 256 congenital clubfeet involved in the study. Among the total study subjects, 143 (71.5%) had unilateral clubfeet. The 5-years results of the Ponseti method in the treatment of congenital clubfoot conducted in 200 children with clubfeet were 187 (93.5%) with 95% (CI 90-99.5). Among the study participants, males were 66.5% (almost two times from females). CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS According to the results from a 5-years data showed that the Ponseti method in the treatment of congenital clubfoot was successful with a success rate of 93.5%. We recommend that children with congenital clubfeet should be managed with Ponseti treatment method timely.
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- Almaw Bitew
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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BACKGROUND This paper aims to report on the last 5 years of relevant research on pediatric foot and ankle pathology with specific focus on clubfoot, congenital vertical talus, toe walking, tarsal coalitions, pes planovalgus with or without accessory navicular, foot and ankle trauma, and talar dome osteochondritis dessicans. METHODS The Browzine platform was used to review the table of contents for all papers published in the following target journals related to the treatment of pediatric foot and ankle conditions. Search results were further refined to include clinical trials and randomized controlled trials published from March 1, 2015 to November 15, 2021. RESULTS A total of 73 papers were selected for review based on new findings and significant contributions in treatment of clubfoot, congenital vertical talus, toe walking, tarsal coalitions, pes planovalgus with or without accessory navicular, foot and ankle trauma, and talar dome osteochondritis dessicans. Also included were several papers that did not fit into any of these categories but provided new insight into specific foot and ankle pathologies. CONCLUSIONS Treatment strategies for children with foot and ankle pathology are continually evolving. We review many of the most recent publications with the goal of improving understanding of these pathologies and highlighting current best practices. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Kali Tileston
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA
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Ahmad AA, Ghanem AF, Hamaida JM, Maree MS, Aker LJ, Abu Kamesh MI, Berawi SN, Abu Hamdeh MS. Magnetic resonance imaging of severe idiopathic club foot treated with one-week accelerated Ponseti (OWAP) technique. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:338-346. [PMID: 34016540 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate changes in tarsal bones relationship after the use of one week accelerated Ponseti method in the treatment of severe idiopathic clubfoot using MRI. We hypothesize that one-week accelerated Ponseti is at least as effective as standard techniques in achieving the desirable MRI parameters. METHODS This is a prospective study of 8 children with severe idiopathic clubfeet (Pirani 6) (4 unilateral and 4 bilateral) treated before the age of three months with one-week accelerated Ponseti technique, as described in a former study with minimum 2-year follow-up. The 8 corrected feet were compared with the 4 unilateral normal feet at clinical and radiological levels using a Pirani scoring system and an MRI, respectively. RESULTS Clinical results showed that Pirani score was 1.1 in the last follow up in comparison to Pirani 6 pretreatment (p < 0.05). MRI results indicated that the malleocalcaneal angle, axial malleocalcaneal index, coronal tibiocalcaneal angle, sagittal talocalcaneal angle, and talar head neck calcaneal rotation showed statistical difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). Sagittal malleocalcaneal index, sagittal tibiocalcaneal angle, talar head neck rotation related to talar body, and posterior calcaneal rotation showed no statistical difference between normal feet and clubfeet after correction (p value >0.05). CONCLUSION One-week accelerated Ponseti technique showed to be as effective and safe as other treatment methods through clinical and MRI follow up data. MRI role was to confirm the efficiency of this innovative accelerated technique, but not used as a routine follow up.
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- Alaaeldin Azmi Ahmad
- Professor Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Palestine Polytechnic University, PO Box 3985, Ramallah, Palestine.
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- Radiology Department, Annajah Medical School, Palestine.
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- Radiology Department, Annajah Medical School, Palestine.
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- Radiology Department, Hamad Hospital, Qatar.
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Agarwal A. Sensor based braces: Challenges ahead. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2022; 25:101776. [PMID: 35127443 PMCID: PMC8808148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Sensor based brace is a new technology driven initiative to address the adherence issues associated with clubfoot treatment. It encompasses various engineering fields (sensors, batteries, data transfer) to measure precise brace wear timings. Still in preliminary usage, yet they have lead to several significant findings; foremost being that caretakers tend to over report their brace usage. Enhanced surveillance and reinforcements is thus possible with sensor devices as defaulters can be picked up early. The introduction of these devices in common practice is postulated to lessen relapse rates by upto 40%. However, many challenges obscure the path of newer braces. Robust study designs and longer follow up is lacking in majority of studies detailing sensor based clubfoot braces. None of the currently available studies demonstrate effectiveness of patient interventions/changes based on the research data. Behavioral changes in caretakers may be difficult to achieve and could require repeated reinforcements. Since braces need to be worn for prolonged periods in clubfoot treatment, sensor data generated per patient would be colossal. It's processing and interpretation would be an uphill task. The cost of advanced inventory may burden ongoing clubfoot care programmes in low income countries. There is also a possibility that the newer technology may tone up the bracing protocol into a highly sophisticated and supervised medical intervention rather than a simplified maintenance phase. Till further development and evidence, sensor based clubfoot braces may find their initial application for high risk groups susceptible to relapse.
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Gelfer Y, Leo DG, Russell A, Bridgens A, Perry DC, Eastwood DM. The outcomes of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus : a core outcome set for research and treatment. Bone Jt Open 2022; 3:98-106. [PMID: 35084212 PMCID: PMC9047079 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.31.bjo-2021-0192.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aims To identify the minimum set of outcomes that should be collected in clinical practice and reported in research related to the care of children with idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). Methods A list of outcome measurement tools (OMTs) was obtained from the literature through a systematic review. Further outcomes were collected from patients and families through a questionnaire and interview process. The combined list, as well as the appropriate follow-up timepoint, was rated for importance in a two-round Delphi process that included an international group of orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, nurse practitioners, patients, and families. Outcomes that reached no consensus during the Delphi process were further discussed and scored for inclusion/exclusion in a final consensus meeting involving international stakeholder representatives of practitioners, families, and patient charities. Results In total, 39 OMTs were included from the systematic review. Two additional OMTs were identified from the interviews and questionnaires, and four were added after round one Delphi. Overall, 22 OMTs reached ‘consensus in’ during the Delphi and two reached ‘consensus out’; 21 OMTs reached ‘no consensus’ and were included in the final consensus meeting. In all, 21 participants attended the consensus meeting, including a wide diversity of clubfoot practitioners, parent/patient representative, and an independent chair. A total of 21 outcomes were discussed and voted upon; six were voted ‘in’ and 15 were voted ‘out’. The final COS document includes nine OMTs and two existing outcome scores with a total of 31 outcome parameters to be collected after a minimum follow-up of five years. It incorporates static and dynamic clinical findings, patient-reported outcome measures, and a definition of CTEV relapse. Conclusion We have defined a minimum set of outcomes to draw comparisons between centres and studies in the treatment of CTEV. With the use of these outcomes, we hope to allow more meaningful research and a better clinical management of CTEV. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(1):98–106.
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- Yael Gelfer
- St George's Hospital, London, UK.,St George's University of London, London, UK
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- St George's Hospital, London, UK.,University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- University College London, London, UK.,Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Long-term outcomes of the Ponseti method for treatment of clubfoot: a systematic review. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:2599-2608. [PMID: 34415418 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05189-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The Ponseti method has revolutionized the clubfoot treatment and has been adopted globally in the past couple of decades. However, most reported results of the Ponseti method are either short or midterm. Studies reporting long-term outcomes of the Ponseti method are limited. The following systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the published articles on long-term outcomes of the Ponseti method. MATERIAL AND METHODS A literature search was performed for articles published in electronic database PubMed (includes Medline) and Cochrane for broad keywords: "Clubfoot"; "Ponseti method/technique"; "long term outcomes/results." Studies selected included full-text articles in English language on children less than one year with primary idiopathic clubfoot treated by the Ponseti method with mean ten year follow-up. Non-idiopathic causes or syndromic clubfoot and case reports/review articles/meta-analyses were excluded. The following parameters were included for analysis: number of patients/clubfeet, male/female, mean age at treatment, mean/range of follow-up, relapses, additional surgery, range of motion, various outcome scores, and radiological variables. RESULTS Fourteen studies with 774 patients/1122 feet were included. The male:female ratio was 2.4:1. Mean follow-up recorded in studies was 14.5 years. Relapses occurred in 47% patients with additional surgery being required in 79% patients with relapses. Of these, 86% of surgery were extra-articular while 14% were intra-articular. Plantigrade foot was achieved in majority patients with mean ankle dorsiflexion of 11 degrees. The outcome scores were in general good in contrast to radiological angles which were mostly outside normal range with talar flattening/navicular wedging/degenerative osteoarthritis changes occurring in 60%, 76%, and 30%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Long-term follow-up of infants with primary idiopathic clubfeet treated by the Ponseti method revealed relatively high relapse and additional surgery rates. Radiologically, the various angles were inconsistent compared to normal ranges and anatomical deformations/degenerative changes were present in treated feet. Moreover, the relapse rates and requirement of additional surgery increased on long-term follow-up. Despite this, majority feet were plantigrade and demonstrated good clinical results as measured by various outcome tools. There should be emphasis on long-term follow-up of children with clubfeet in view of late relapses and secondary late changes.
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Agarwal A, Rastogi A, Rastogi P. Relapses in clubfoot treated with Ponseti technique and standard bracing protocol- a systematic analysis. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 18:199-204. [PMID: 34026487 PMCID: PMC8122108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The analysis determined the relapses in clubfoot children treated with Ponseti technique and standard bracing protocol and their correlation with overall follow up duration using pooled data from various series. It also tested the prescribed timelines of 5 and 7 years for slow-down/cessation of relapses in clubfoot children. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed for articles published in "Pubmed (includes Medline indexed journals)" electronic databases using key words: "Clubfoot or CTEV or congenital talipes equinovarus", "Ponseti" for years 1st January 2001 to 15th November 2020. Included were studies that addressed treatment of idiopathic clubfoot using the standard Ponseti technique, followed a well defined brace protocol (maintenance of corrected deformity using a central bar based brace and prescribed duration mentioned), reported a minimum mean follow up of 4 years and having relapse as one of their outcome measure. Studies reporting Ponseti technique for non-idiopathic clubfoot, child's age older than 1 year at the time of primary treatment, clubfoot with previous interventions before Ponseti treatment, where relapse and residual deformities were not identified distinctly in follow up, abstract only publications, letter to the editors, case reports, technique papers and review articles were excluded. The following characteristics of clubfoot patients in the selected articles were included for analysis: Patient numbers/feet treated with Ponseti technique; follow up years (<5; 5-7 and >7 years; overall) and corresponding relapse percentages for patients. RESULTS There were total 2206 patients in the included 24 studies. Average follow up was 6 years. The average relapse rates for clubfoot patients in the pooled data stood at 30%. The overall relapse rates increased with a longer follow up and the curve befitted a linear regression equation with weak positive correlation (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.08). The relapse rates in follow up categories of <5 years (26.6 ± 15.6%), 5-7 years (30.8 ± 16.3%) and >7 years (28.4 ± 6.2%) were similar statistically (Analysis of variance, ANOVA). CONCLUSIONS Approximately 1 in 3 clubfoot patients suffer relapse post Ponseti technique and standard bracing protocol. A weak positive correlation was observed for relapses when correlated with increasing follow up years. The relapses however tend to slow down after initial growth years. There is a need to educate the care receivers regarding the possibility of late relapses despite proper Ponseti treatment and accordingly to keep them under supervised follow up for longer periods.
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- Anil Agarwal
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, 110031, India,Corresponding author. Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, 110031, India.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, 31, India
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Corbu A, Cosma DI, Vasilescu DE, Cristea S. Posteromedial Release versus Ponseti Treatment of Congenital Idiopathic Clubfoot: A Long-Term Retrospective Follow-Up Study into Adolescence. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2020; 16:813-819. [PMID: 32982254 PMCID: PMC7498928 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s262199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Purpose Although many short-term studies have shown the superiority of Ponseti treatment to surgical treatment, studies with long-term follow-up of patients into adolescence are lacking. The aim of this study was to compare the morphological, functional and radiological results of the two methods into and during adolescent age, when both soft tissue and bony procedures can be performed to correct residual deformities. Patients and Methods We retrospectively evaluated two groups of patients diagnosed with congenital idiopathic clubfoot and treated with either the Ponseti method (34 clubfeet) and surgery in the form of posteromedial release (31 clubfeet). All included clubfeet were clinically fully corrected after initial treatment and final plaster removal. Evaluation was performed with the International Clubfoot Study Group (ICFSG) score. Results The age at follow-up was 12.8±1.6 years in the Ponseti group and 13.5±1.7 years in the surgical group. Excellent or good results were obtained in 26 feet (76%) of the Ponseti group and in 14 feet (45%) in the surgical group. The Ponseti treatment was significantly superior to posteromedial release in terms of the final score (10.58±6.49 versus 17.26±8.83, p<0.001), functional score (p<0.001) and radiological score (p<0.001). Residual deformities were clinically present in both groups but were less frequent and less severe in Ponseti-treated patients. Flat-top talus was found to be present in both groups, but the Ponseti method was more protective than surgical treatment against this outcome (relative risk=0.494, p=0.002). The overall foot and ankle mobility was significantly better in the Ponseti group (p<0.001). Conclusion The Ponseti method was superior to surgery for treatment of clubfoot and achieved better long-term morphological, functional and radiological results. It preserves better mobility of the foot and ankle, and results in less frequent and less severe residual deformities than surgical treatment.
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- Andrei Corbu
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania.,Department of Orthopedics-Traumatology and Pediatric Orthopedics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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- Department of Orthopedics-Traumatology and Pediatric Orthopedics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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Gelfer Y, Hughes KP, Fontalis A, Wientroub S, Eastwood DM. A systematic review of reported outcomes following Ponseti correction of idiopathic club foot. Bone Jt Open 2020; 1:457-464. [PMID: 33215139 PMCID: PMC7667221 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.18.bjo-2020-0109.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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AIMS To analyze outcomes reported in studies of Ponseti correction of idiopathic clubfoot. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed to identify a list of outcomes and outcome tools reported in the literature. A total of 865 studies were screened following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and 124 trials were included in the analysis. Data extraction was completed by two researchers for each trial. Each outcome tool was assigned to one of the five core areas defined by the Outcome Measures Recommended for use in Randomized Clinical Trials (OMERACT). Bias assessment was not deemed necessary for the purpose of this paper. RESULTS In total, 20 isolated outcomes and 16 outcome tools were identified representing five OMERACT domains. Most outcome tools were appropriately designed for children of walking age but have not been embraced in the literature. The most commonly reported isolated outcomes are subjective and qualitative. The quantitative outcomes most commonly used are ankle range of motion (ROM), foot position in standing, and muscle function. CONCLUSIONS There is a diverse range of outcomes reported in studies of Ponseti correction of clubfoot. Until outcomes can be reported unequivocally and consistently, research in this area will be limited. Completing the process of establishing and validating COS is the much-needed next step.Cite this article: Bone Joint Open 2020;1-8:457-464.
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- Yael Gelfer
- St George’s University of London, UK
- St George’s Hospital, London, UK
- Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Dana Children’s Hospital – Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
- Paediatric Orthopaedics, University College London, London, UK
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Sheik-Ali S, Navarro SM, Keil E, Lavy C. The role of clubfoot training programmes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. Trop Doct 2020; 50:291-299. [PMID: 32571163 PMCID: PMC7539599 DOI: 10.1177/0049475520931343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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While adoption of the Ponseti method has continued gradually, its use to manage patients with congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) has been limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for a number of reasons including a lack of clinical training on technique and lack of appropriate clinical equipment. There are a frequent number of emerging studies that report on the role of clubfoot training programmes; however, little is known in regard to cumulative benefits. A systematic review was undertaken through Medline, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science for studies analysing clubfoot training programmes. There were no limitations on time, up until the review was commenced on January 2020. The systematic review was registered with PROSPERO as 165657. Ten articles complied with the inclusion criteria and were deemed fit for analysis. Training programmes lasted an average of 2–3 days. There was a reported increase in knowledge of applying the Ponseti method in managing clubfoot by participants (four studies P < 0.05). Skill retention was examined by multiple choice (MCQ) examination style questions before and after the training programme in two studies; both showed an improvement (MCQ answers improved from 59% to 73%). All studies showed an improvement in participants' self-reported understanding of the Ponseti method and confidence in its use in future practice (P < 0.05). There were improved benefits of knowledge and clinical application of the Ponseti method by participants in the programmes in all studies examined. However, there was a significant lack of follow-up and exploration of long-term effects of these programmes. Implementing training programmes based on perceived benefits rather than actual long-term benefits may have a negative impact on healthcare delivery and patient management in LMICs.
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- Sharaf Sheik-Ali
- Academic Foundation Doctor, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- Surgical Trainee, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.,Surgical Trainee, Said Business School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Medical Student, Department of Surgery, 5635University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- Professor, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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Rhee C, Burgesson B, Orlik B, Logan K. Suture Button Technique for Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Residual Clubfoot. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 5:2473011420923591. [PMID: 35097380 PMCID: PMC8697272 DOI: 10.1177/2473011420923591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Ponseti method has revolutionized the treatment of idiopathic clubfoot, but recurrence remains problematic. Dynamic supination is a common cause of recurrence, and the standard treatment is tibialis anterior tendon transfer using an external button. Although safe and effective, the placement of the button on the sole creates a pressure point, which can lead to skin ulceration. In our institution, a suture button has been used for the tibialis anterior tendon transfer and we report our results here. METHODS Two senior authors' case logs were retrospectively reviewed to identify 23 patients (34 feet) for tibialis anterior tendon transfer using a suture button. Complications and additional operative procedures were assessed by reviewing operative notes, follow-up visit clinic notes, and radiographs. The mean age of the patients was 6 years 2 months (SD 40 months) and the average follow-up duration was 67.1 weeks (SD 72 weeks). RESULTS There were 5 complications (14.7%). Recurrence occurred bilaterally in 1 patient (5.9%) but did not require reoperation. Other complications included a cast-related pressure sore (2.9%) and an infection (2.9%) requiring irrigation with debridement along with hardware removal. CONCLUSIONS Tibialis anterior tendon transfer using a suture button was a safe procedure with theoretical advantage of providing stronger fixation and reducing the risk of skin pressure necrosis compared to the standard external button technique. We believe a suture button could allow earlier rehabilitation and may afford stronger ankle eversion. Prospective studies are required to compare the differences in functional outcomes between the procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series, therapeutic study.
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- Chanseok Rhee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Nova Scotia, Canada
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de Podesta Haje D, Maranho DA, Ferreira GF, Rocha Geded AC, Aroojis A, Queiroz AC, Bhatti A, Gonçalves Brandão AL, Valencia Lucero EG, Hernández EIA, Tierno GOH, Ocampo JC, Kim JH, Leite LMDS, Oyoun NA, Kumar R, Canto SJS, Nogueira MP. Ponseti Method After Walking Age - A Multi-Centric Study of 429 Feet: Results, Possible Treatment Modifications and Outcomes According to Age Groups. THE IOWA ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL 2020; 40:1-12. [PMID: 33633502 PMCID: PMC7894059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Ponseti method is suitable to treat neglected clubfoot after the walking age. However, limited evidence exists on its effectiveness, outcomes and rate of relapse. Methods: 429 clubfeet in 303 patients with no previous treatment and older than one-year were treated with the Ponseti method in 15 centers from seven countries. The median age at treatment onset was three years, and the median follow-up of 1.3 years. Standard Ponseti Method was applied. Bilateral abduction brace was recommended after casting. Patients were classified according to group ages (<2 years, 2-4 years, >4-8years, >8 years). Feet were evaluated by Pirani score and a clinical outcome classification. Relapses were described in a subset of 103 clubfeet with minimal follow-up of two years. RESULTS Ponseti method was able to correct the deformity in 87% (373 of 429) of neglected clubfeet, after a mean of 6.8 casts. Residual equinus was treated with percutaneous sectioning of the Achilles tendon in 356 (83%) of 429 clubfeet. A bilateral foot abduction brace was prescribed and used in 70% of children. Relapses occurred in 31% (32 of 103) of clubfeet and were associated with age less than 4 years at treatment onset, and bracing noncompliance. CONCLUSION The Ponseti method is effective to correct neglected clubfeet. Relapses occurred in one-third of clubfeet, mainly in children younger than four years and in noncompliance with the brace. Our study reinforces the recommendation for the Ponseti method with no major modification to treat neglected clubfoot in patients after walking age.Level of Evidence: IV.
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- Davi de Podesta Haje
- Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal and Clinical Center Orthopectus - Brasília, DF, Brazil
- Hospital Sírio Libanês - Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Limb Reconstruction, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual - São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children - Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre - J. S. Medical University - Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Benemérito Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde - Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University - Assiut, Egypt
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- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre - J. S. Medical University - Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Limb Reconstruction, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual - São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Chang CH, Wang SM, Kuo KN. The Ponseti Method Decreased the Surgical Incidence in Children with Congenital Clubfoot: A Population-Based, 8 Birth-Year Cohort Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:1955-1960. [PMID: 31567679 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.00245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the introduction of the Ponseti method for congenital clubfoot, the relapse rate and the surgical rate have been remarkably reduced. However, data from population studies for patients up to 10 years of age are still lacking. This study aimed to survey the relapse and surgery rates in the first 10 years of life in children with congenital clubfoot before and after introduction of the Ponseti method in Taiwan using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). METHODS We retrieved clubfoot cases and related surgical procedures determined by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) 754.51 from the 1999-2016 NHIRD. Foot and ankle surgical procedures coded as ICD-9 754.51 for patients who were older than 6 months of age were regarded as surgical procedures for relapsed or residual deformities. The rate of clubfoot release when the patients were 0.5 to 1 year of age and extensive surgical procedures in the first 10 years of life were assessed among 8 birth-year cohorts (1999 to 2006) with a 10-year follow-up. RESULTS Among 622 children with idiopathic congenital clubfoot diagnosis, 301 underwent a total of 367 surgical procedures for clubfoot between 6 months and 10 years of age. Disease incidence of 0.32 per 1,000 live births remained stable in the 8 birth-year cohorts. After the Ponseti method was introduced in 2002, there was a decrease in the clubfoot release rate in the 0.5 to 1-year age group (25.8% in the 1999 to 2002 birth-year cohorts compared with 17.6% in the 2003 to 2006 birth-year cohorts) and the rate of extensive surgical procedures (41.5% in the 1999 to 2002 birth-year cohorts compared with 31.3% in the 2003 to 2006 birth-year cohorts), both determined to be significant at p < 0.05 using the chi-square test. A significant decreasing trend (p < 0.05) was revealed in the rate of clubfoot release in patients who were 0.5 to 1 year of age by polynomial correlation, with an increasing negative slope after a turning point around 2002. The Ponseti method increased the ratio of minor to extensive surgical procedures when a surgical procedure was required. CONCLUSIONS The Ponseti method decreased subsequent extensive surgical procedures for clubfoot, especially in the group that was 0.5 to 1 year of age. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Chia H Chang
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Orthopedic Department, National Taiwan University Children's Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lööf E, Andriesse H, Broström EW, André M, Böhm S, Bölte S. Neurodevelopmental difficulties negatively affect health-related quality of life in children with idiopathic clubfoot. Acta Paediatr 2019; 108:1492-1498. [PMID: 30588661 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIM To study health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with idiopathic clubfoot (IC) and the influence of sex, clubfoot laterality and neurodevelopmental difficulties (NDD) on HRQoL. METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study in Stockholm and Skåne Counties, Sweden, of 106 children with IC born 2004-2007 (mean 9.4 ± 0.6 years) and a general population sample of 109 schoolchildren (mean 9.5 ± 0.6 years). The children and their caregivers answered the EQ-5D-Y (Youth) and Five to Fifteen questionnaires to operationalise HRQoL and NDD, respectively. RESULTS No reduced HRQoL on the EQ-5D-Y dimensions were reported by 51% of the children with IC, and 71% in the general population sample, with significant more problems in the IC sample regarding 'mobility', 'doing usual activities' and 'having pain or discomfort', despite similar overall health status. Neither sex nor clubfoot laterality affected HRQoL. Children with IC and NDD combined reported more problems in three out of five dimensions and lower overall health status compared with children with IC alone. CONCLUSION Despite similar overall health status, children with IC had more HRQoL problems compared with the general population, being associated with coexisting NDD but not sex or clubfoot laterality.
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- Elin Lööf
- Paediatric Neurology; Department of Women's and Children's Health; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
- Functional Area Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy; Allied Health Professionals Function; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Paediatric Neurology; Department of Women's and Children's Health; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
- Highly Specialised Paediatric Orthopaedics and Paediatric Medicine; Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Functional Area Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy; Allied Health Professionals Function; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Paediatric Neurology; Department of Women's and Children's Health; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
- Highly Specialised Paediatric Orthopaedics and Paediatric Medicine; Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND); Centre for Psychiatry Research; Department of Women's and Children's Health; Karolinska Institutet and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Stockholm Health Care Services; Stockholm County Council; Stockholm Sweden
- Curtin Autism Research Group; Essential Partner Autism CRC; School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology; Curtin University; Perth WA Australia
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PURPOSE Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot (IC) has improved since the introduction of the Ponseti method. However, relapses are still common and primarily related to non-adherence to the brace regime. Our hypothesis was that IC might be more than just a structural deformity. Based on three studies, the aim of this paper was to provide an overview of findings regarding additional challenges within IC. METHODS In total, 153 children with IC and 137 control children participated in the studies. The first study assessed gross motor skills in six motor tasks using the Clubfoot Assessment Protocol. The second and third studies surveyed neurodevelopmental difficulties (NDDs) using the Five to Fifteen (FTF) questionnaire and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the EuroQol-5D youth. RESULTS A high percentage of gross motor deviations were found in children with IC compared with controls, and those correlated poorly with clubfoot severity and foot movement. Children with IC had a higher prevalence of NDDs on the FTF compared with the control group, including the domains: motor skills, perception and language. One-third of children with IC were defined as at risk of developmental disorders. In this subgroup, parents were less satisfied with the outcome of clubfoot treatment and the children reported worse HRQoL than those without NDDs. CONCLUSION The findings suggest additional challenges in children with IC, such as NDDs, apparently affecting both clubfoot treatment outcome and HRQoL. Thus, awareness of these challenges could be vital to further optimize treatment and support, for example, with regards to brace adherence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II - Prognostic study.
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- E. Lööf
- Paediatric Neurology, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden,Functional Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden,Correspondence should be sent to Elin Lööf, Paediatric Neurology QB:27, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden. E-mail:
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Aulie VS, Halvorsen VB, Brox JI. Motor abilities in 182 children treated for idiopathic clubfoot: a comparison between the traditional and the Ponseti method and controls. J Child Orthop 2018; 12:383-389. [PMID: 30154930 PMCID: PMC6090191 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.170195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to examine motor abilities in children treated for idiopathic clubfoot with either the traditional extensive surgery method or the Ponseti method, and compare their motor skills with a control group without clubfoot. METHODS A total of 89 children treated according to the traditional method (mean age 9.0 years, 7 to 10) and 93 treated ad modum Ponseti (mean age 8.8 years, 7 to 10) were recruited from a multicentre clinical study in Norway. A total of 45 age-matched children without clubfoot were recruited from a nearby school. They were all assessed with the Movement Assessment Battery for Children - Second Edition (MABC-2), which evaluates motor performance. We applied Analysis of Covariance for comparison of the two treatment methods and adjusted for gender, laterality, comorbidity, achillotomy or more extended surgery, physiotherapy and the age when the child walked independently. RESULTS We found no significant difference in any of the various components or the total score of the MABC-2 between patients treated with the two different methods. In all, 76% of the children treated according to the traditional method and ad modum Ponseti, and 96% in the control group, respectively, were classified as having normal motor abilities. CONCLUSION About three-quarters of children aged nine years and treated for idiopathic clubfoot had normal motor abilities. We found similar results in patients treated with the traditional method and the Ponseti method. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- V. S. Aulie
- Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Box 4956 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway, Correspondence should be sent to V. S. Aulie, Oslo University Hospital, Box 4956 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Box 4956 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Box 4956 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway,Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, 0316 Oslo, Norway
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Sætersdal C, Fevang JM, Engesæter LB. Inferior results with unilateral compared with bilateral brace in Ponseti-treated clubfeet. J Child Orthop 2017; 11:216-222. [PMID: 28828066 PMCID: PMC5548038 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.11.160279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The Ponseti method for treating clubfoot was introduced in Norway in 2003, and a cohort of children has been followed for 8 to 11 years. In a previous study, we found good results after follow-up of two to five years, with 3% rate of extensive surgery (posterior release or posteromedial release). During 8 to 11 years of follow-up, the rate of extensive surgery increased to 11%. The children had been treated with a bilateral brace or a unilateral brace. In this multicentre study we aimed to compare these two post-corrective treatment methods. METHODS In all, 94 children (133 feet) were initially treated according to the Ponseti method, and had post-corrective treatment with either a bilateral foot abduction brace or a unilateral above-the-knee brace. The children were examined at a mean age of 9.3 years (8 to 11) regarding flexibility and deformity of the foot and ankle. Information including type of brace, brace compliance and surgical procedures was -obtained from the patient records. The parents answered questionnaires and radiographs were taken of the feet. RESULTS Feet treated with a bilateral brace had better dorsal flexion (p = 0.008), plantar flexion (p = 0.02), external rotation (p = 0.001) and less forefoot adduction (p = 0.04) than feet treated with a unilateral brace. Children using a bilateral brace had a better Functional Rating System score (p = 0.005) and Disease Specific Instrument score (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Children treated with a bilateral brace had better parent-reported outcomes and more flexible feet than children treated with a unilateral brace. Our results do not support the use of a unilateral foot abduction brace in clubfoot treatment.
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- C. Sætersdal
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, NO-5021 Bergen, Norway,Correspondence should be sent to: Dr C. Sætersdal, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, NO-5021 Bergen, Norway. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, NO-5021 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, NO-5021 and Department of Clinical Medicine, Unviversity of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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He JP, Shao JF, Hao Y. Comparison of different conservative treatments for idiopathic clubfoot: Ponseti's versus non-Ponseti's methods. J Int Med Res 2017; 45:1190-1199. [PMID: 28553760 PMCID: PMC5536419 DOI: 10.1177/0300060517706801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objective Various methods are applied in the clinical treatment of idiopathic clubfoot. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of different conservative treatments. Methods Studies were pooled and odds ratio (ORs) with corresponding confidence intervals were calculated for evaluation of the results, relapses, and requirement for major surgery. Results A final analysis of 1435 patients from 9 eligible studies was performed. The combined OR indicated that significantly more fair and poor results were achieved and that major surgery was required significantly more often when using non-Ponseti’s methods (OR = 3.33 and OR = 7.32, respectively), but no significant difference was detected in the occurrence of relapse (OR = 1.34). Pooled OR evaluation showed a significantly higher rate of fair and poor results, relapse, and requirement for major surgery when using Kite’s method than when using Ponseti’s method (OR = 3.93, OR = 2.53, and OR = 3.19, respectively), but no significant difference was detected between the French method and Ponseti’s method (OR = 3.01, OR = 0.72, and OR = 1.26, respectively). Conclusions This meta-analysis indicates that Ponseti’s method is safe and efficient for conservative treatment of clubfoot and decreases the number of surgical interventions required. It is recommended as the first-choice conservative treatment for idiopathic clubfoot.
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- Jin-Peng He
- 1 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- 1 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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