Ponseti method in the management of clubfoot under 2 years of age: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), also known as clubfoot, is common congenital orthopedic foot deformity in children characterized by four components of foot deformities: hindfoot equinus, hindfoot varus, midfoot cavus, and forefoot adduction. Although a number of conservative and surgical methods have been proposed to correct the clubfoot deformity, the relapses of the clubfoot are not uncommon. Several previous literatures discussed about the technical details of Ponseti method, adherence of Ponseti protocol among walking age or older children. However there is a necessity to investigate the relapse pattern, compliance of bracing, number of casts used in treatment and the percentages of surgical referral under two years of age for clear understanding and better pr

SUBMITTER: Ganesan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5478104 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature