The Ponseti method in children with clubfoot after walking age - Systematic review and metanalysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of untreated congenital clubfoot among children older than walking age is higher in developing countries due to limited resources for early care after birth. The Ponseti method represents an intervention option for older, untreated children.

Methods

A metanalysis was conducted of observational studies selected through a systematic review of articles included in electronic databases (Medline, Scopus, Embase, Lilacs, and the Cochrane Library) until June 2017. A pooling analysis of proportions with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and a publication bias assessment were performed as routine. Estimates of success, recurrence, and complication rates were weighted and pooled using the random effects model.

Results

Twelve studies, including 654 feet di

SUBMITTER: Ferreira GF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6245511 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature