Effectiveness of the ponseti method in treating neurogenic clubfoot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The outcomes of the Ponseti method in neurogenic clubfoot remain uncertain due to deformity rigidity and high relapse risk. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ponseti treatment in pediatric neurogenic clubfoot.

Methods

Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus through May 2025. Eligible studies reported Ponseti outcomes in pediatric neurogenic clubfoot. Two reviewers independently assessed study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed using R software (version 4.5.1) with the meta package in RStudio. Heterogeneity was assessed using I² statistics, and publication bias was evaluated using funnel

SUBMITTER: Shan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature