Effectiveness of the Ponseti method for congenital clubfoot in patients with arthrogryposis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this systematic review was to address the Ponseti method in arthrogrypotic clubfoot treatment and evaluate the success, complication, and recurrence rates.

Method

A systematic review was performed in the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases on 9 January 2023, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Success, recurrence, and complication rates were evaluated and analyzed. Risks of bias and the quality of the studies were also evaluated.

Results

Five case series, including 53 patients (102 feet), were identified. According to this model, the initial success rate was 91% (95% confidence interval = 0.79-0.96) with I² = 43%, and the final success was 68% (at 5.8 year

SUBMITTER: Bravin AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10859111 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature