A polyaxial fixation brace for the treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in newborns.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is challenging for pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The Ponseti method is an effective protocol for treatment due to its technique of manipulation, casting, and limited surgery. Plaster casting is an essential component of the Ponseti method. In this report, we describe a new brace that was developed for use in the treatment of clubfoot in newborns instead of a plaster cast.

Methods

This retrospective study was performed in two orthopedic medical centers. Between January 2011 and October 2013, 89 newborns with CTEV (131 ft) underwent corrective treatment using fixation braces in the experiment group (E-group) in our hospital, and 107 newborns with CTEV (141 ft) underwent plaster casting in the control gro

SUBMITTER: Su Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6625020 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature