Systematic review and meta-analysis of global birth prevalence of clubfoot: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Clubfoot is a common congenital birth defect, with an average prevalence of approximately 1 per 1000 live births, although this rate is reported to vary among different countries around the world. If it remains untreated, clubfoot causes permanent disability, limits educational and employment opportunities, and personal growth. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to estimate the global birth prevalence of congenital clubfoot.

Methods and analysis

Electronic databases including MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Embase, Global Health, Latin American & Caribben Health Science Literature (LILACS), Maternity and Infant Care, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar will be searched for observational studie

SUBMITTER: Ansar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855200 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature