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Johansson A, Wallander H, Esbjörnsson AC. Initial clubfoot treatment in Sweden from 2016 to 2019: A national register study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305900. [PMID: 38924021 PMCID: PMC11207129 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to describe the initial treatment of clubfoot deformity in Sweden using a national cohort. Secondarily we aimed to analyse the results of the initial treatment in relation to foot severity and additional diseases. METHODS A national register, the Swedish Pediatric Orthopedic Quality Register, was used to extract data on children born with clubfoot in 2016-2019. Children with a registered evaluation after initial treatment were included. Data on deformity severity (Pirani score), casting treatment, and achillotenotomy were extracted. For children with bilateral clubfeet, one foot was included in the analysis. RESULTS A total of 565 children were included in the analysis. Of these, 73% were boys and 47% had bilateral clubfeet. Children with isolated clubfoot required a median of six casts to correct the deformity, while children with non-isolated clubfoot needed a median of eight casts. Seventy-seven percent underwent an achillotenotomy. Residual deformities of 0.5 or above (often soft-tissue issues) according to the Pirani score were noted in 23% (isolated clubfoot) and 61% (non-isolated clubfoot) after initial treatment. CONCLUSIONS We have described the initial clubfoot treatment of children born with isolated or non-isolated clubfoot in Sweden based on data from a national register. The initial treatment was performed to a large extent according to the Ponseti method and international recommendations. Moreover, we discuss the usefulness of the Pirani score in classifying clubfoot deformity after treatment.
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- Arne Johansson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Gävle Hospital, Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Orthopaedics, Skane University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Charles-Lozoya S, Cobos-Aguilar H, Alvarado-Alanis JL, De la Parra-Márquez ML, Salas-Delgado A, Segoviano-Mendoza MA, Arriaga-Cazares HE, Montes-Cruz JV. Reproducibility of pop sensation, Thompson sign in achillotomy, and final Pirani score to predict clubfoot relapse: Achillotomy clinical signs and Pirani predictive ability. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38377. [PMID: 38875390 PMCID: PMC11175865 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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Ultrasound (US) can guide and confirm percutaneous release of the achilles tendon in the clubfoot. However, this technique may not always be available; therefore, surgeons' reported feelings of tendon release ("click" or "pop") and the Thompson sign could demonstrate that they are sensitive and reliable for confirming complete tendon release. The purpose of this study was to compare the reproducibility of clinical maneuvers that aim to detect the reported "click" or "pop" sensation by the surgeon and the Thompson sign after surgical release in percutaneous achilles tenotomy compare with US in patients with clubfoot. A cross-sectional reproducibility study of consecutive patients with idiopathic clubfoot was conducted. All the patients were scheduled to undergo tenotomy in the operating room using the standard percutaneous achilles tenotomy technique under sedation. The surgeon's reported surgical sensation ("click" or "pop") and Thompson signs were compared to the US assessment of the cut. The final Pirani score was used to predict recurrence risk and was correlated with the number of plaster casts and age. Forty-five feet were affected in 30 patients. Eighteen (60%) men. Age range: 1 to 60 months. The sensation of "click" or "pop" was recorded in 38 patients, and complete release was confirmed by US in 37 patients, for a sensitivity (Se) of 0.95 and specificity (Sp) of 0.63. Thompson signs were positive in 33 and 36 patients at 2 evaluations, with Se values of 0.87 and 0.92 and Sp values of 0.88 and 0.75, respectively. The Pirani final score, a predictor of recurrence risk, had an area under the curve of 0.80 (95% CI = 0.63-0.97; P = .005), Se = 0.78, and Sp = 0.56, with a cutoff point of 2.75. The feeling of achilles tendon release and Thompson sign had high sensitivity, prevalence, accuracy, and posttest probability. The confirmation of tendon release based on clinical signs could prevent the use of US.
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- Sergio Charles-Lozoya
- Health and Research Science Management, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital de Traumatología y Ortopedia No. 21, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
- Health Science Division, Vice-rectory of Health Science, Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, Mexico
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- Health Science Division, Vice-rectory of Health Science, Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, Mexico
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- Coordination of the Doctorate of Medical Sciences, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Durango, Durango, Mexico
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- Health and Research Science Management, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital de Traumatología y Ortopedia No. 21, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Health and Research Science Management, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital de Traumatología y Ortopedia No. 21, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Health and Research Science Management, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital de Traumatología y Ortopedia No. 21, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Health and Research Science Management, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital de Traumatología y Ortopedia No. 21, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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Tahririan MA, Kheiri S, Jannesari Ladani M, Piri Ardakani M. A study on the effect of radiographic angles on clubfoot's recurrence. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11734. [PMID: 37474789 PMCID: PMC10359333 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38882-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Clubfoot is one of the common orthopaedic deformities. However, regardless of its' treatment high success rate, recurrence of the deformity is a serious issue. The aim of this study is to evaluate if radiographic angles can be used for clubfoot recurrence prediction. This is a prospective study on 91 patients (134 feet) with mean age of 9.5 ± 2.3 days and male/female ratio of 2/1 on patients with congenital clubfoot admitted to our hospital. Pre and one-year post-tenotomy tibiocalcaneal (TIC-L), talocalcaneal (TC-L) and calcaneal-first metatarsal angles (C1M-L) in the lateral view of the patients' radiographs, and their recurrence status until three years were measured. Ten feet experienced relapse. The mean pre and one-year follow-up measurements of TC-L, C1M-L, and TIC-L angles were significantly different between patients who experienced relapse and others (P < .05). The cut-off points of 1.75 and 6.5 for one-year follow-up Pirani and Dimeglio scores for recurrence prediction were suggested respectively. Also, cut-off points of 26.5 and 79.5 for one-year follow-up TC-L and TIC-L angles for recurrence prediction were calculated, respectively. We demonstrated that the pre-tenotomy and one-year follow-up TIC-L, TC-L, and C1M-L angles are helpful in clubfoot recurrence prediction after Ponseti treatment.
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- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Quinlan R, Pacey V, Ilhan E, Gibbons P, Gray K. Subgroups of Idiopathic Clubfoot Can Predict Short-term Outcomes. J Pediatr Orthop 2023; 43:326-331. [PMID: 36914260 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002382] [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: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Pirani scale is used for the assessment of Ponseti-managed clubfoot. Predicting outcomes using the total Pirani scale score has varied results, however, the prognostic value of midfoot and hindfoot components remains unknown. The purpose was to (1) determine the existence of subgroups of Ponseti-managed idiopathic clubfoot based on the trajectory of change in midfoot and hindfoot Pirani scale scores, (2) identify time points, at which subgroups can be distinguished, and (3) determine whether subgroups are associated with the number of casts required for correction and need for Achilles tenotomy. METHODS Medical records of 226 children with 335 idiopathic clubfeet, over a 12-year period, were reviewed. Group-based trajectory modeling of the Pirani scale midfoot score and hindfoot score identified subgroups of clubfoot that followed statistically distinct patterns of change during initial Ponseti management. Generalized estimating equations determined the time point, at which subgroups could be distinguished. Comparisons between groups were determined using the Kruskal-Wallis test for the number of casts required for correction and binary logistic regression analysis for the need for tenotomy. RESULTS Four subgroups were identified based on the rate of midfoot-hindfoot change: (1) fast-steady (61%), (2) steady-steady (19%), (3) fast-nil (7%), and (4) steady-nil (14%). The fast-steady subgroup can be distinguished at the removal of the second cast and all other subgroups can be distinguished at the removal of the fourth cast [ H (3) = 228.76, P < 0.001]. There was a significant statistical, not clinical, difference in the total number of casts required for correction across the 4 subgroups [median number of casts 5 to 6 in all groups, H (3) = 43.82, P < 0.001]. Need for tenotomy was significantly less in the fast-steady (51%) subgroup compared with the steady-steady (80%) subgroup [ H (1) = 16.23, P < 0.001]; tenotomy rates did not differ between the fast-nil (91%) and steady-nil (100%) subgroups [ H (1) = 4.13, P = 0.04]. CONCLUSIONS Four distinct subgroups of idiopathic clubfoot were identified. Tenotomy rate differs between the subgroups highlighting the clinical benefit of subgrouping to predict outcomes in Ponseti-managed idiopathic clubfoot. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prognostic.
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- Macquarie University
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead
- University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Patel Y, Barik S, Agarwal A. What exactly is "foot abduction" during management of idiopathic clubfoot in clinical practice? INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:1109-1114. [PMID: 36715714 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05703-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE There is however gross ambiguity regarding the use of term "foot abduction" in clubfoot treatment. We measured below defined angles at different stages of clubfoot treatment to decipher their precise interpretation. METHODS In a prospective evaluation of 25 unilateral clubfeet in infants' age less than six months treated with Ponseti technique, clinical leg foot and thigh foot angle were measured at talar head reduction (LHT0), pre-tenotomy, and post-tenotomy stage. A "normal" reference was available in the form of measurements of contralateral limb. RESULTS Talar head (LHT0) was reduced at mean leg foot angle of 26 degrees. The corresponding pre- and post-tenotomy angles were 42.6 and 50.0 degrees, respectively. The reference leg foot angles for contralateral limb were 49.8 degrees. The thigh foot angle for LHT0, pre-tenotomy, post-tenotomy, and contralateral side were, respectively, 39.2, 56, 68, and 65.6 degrees. There was an additional tibial external rotation component of mean 13.4 degrees (SD 4.5) in the thigh foot angle when compared to the leg foot angle at tenotomy. This increased to 18 degrees (SD 3.4) post-tenotomy. CONCLUSIONS The study suggested that the foot abduction described in the "Ponseti Manual" probably intends thigh foot rather than leg foot angles. There was a significant difference in the angles when talar head reduced and tenotomy was decided. The foot abduction is an ambiguous term which should be replaced by the more specific leg or thigh foot abduction angle.
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- Yogesh Patel
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, India
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, New Delhi, India.
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Hu W, Ke B, Niansu X, Li S, Li C, Lai X, Huang X. Factors associated with the relapse in Ponseti treated congenital clubfoot. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:88. [PMID: 35081931 PMCID: PMC8790874 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05039-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objectives We retrospectively investigated the clinical materials to seek the factors that lead to relapse after using the Ponseti method. Methods We retrospectively reviewed all children with congenital clubfoot treated with the Ponseti method in our hospital from June 2008 to June 2013. The data included the following factors: age, gender, initial Pinari score, number of casts, number of feet (unilateral or bilateral), age at the first casting, age of mother, tenotomy, walking age, and compliance with using bracing. All investigations were conducted in conformity with ethical standards. This study was approved by Guilin Peoples’ Hospital Ethics Committee. Results In this study, there were 148 cases (164 ft) in total that underwent the Ponseti method, with the follow–up period at least 5 years. Of them, 64 children presented with left side, 58 with right side, and 26 with bilateral cases. This study included 75 males and 73 females; sex did not affect the outcomes. The mean age of the first casting was 2.50 ± 2.15 months. The average initial Pirani score was 4.98 ± 1.33, and the average number of casts was 5.71 ± 2.28 times. The mean age of mothers at birth was 25.81 ± 2.38 years old. The walking age of children was at a mean of 14.83 ± 1.18 months. Forty-nine cases could not tolerate using braces, namely the rate of noncompliance in this study was 33.1%. Tenotomy was performed on 113 ft (76.4%). The average follow–up period was 7.27 ± 1.29 years (from 5 to 10 years). The rate of relapse was 21.6% (32 cases) at the end of the follow-up. The rate of relapse in the noncompliance with using bracing group was significantly higher compared to the compliance group . Conclusion The initial Pirani score, compliance with the foot abduction brace and the age at the first casting are three independent factors for relapse in clubfoot.
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- Wei Hu
- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China.
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- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine and Osteopathy Ward, Guilin Peoples' Hospital, No 12 Wenming road, Guilin, 540021, Guangxi, China
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