Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Manon Pigeolet, Anchelo Vital, Hassan Ali Daoud, Carol Mita, Daniel Scott Corlew, Blake Christian Alkire
Summary: Socio-economic factors have a significant impact on drop-out, relapse, or non-compliance during Ponseti treatment, with poverty identified as the most important risk factor.
Article
Orthopedics
Mohamed Hegazy, Hassan El Barbary, M. Hammoud, Amr Arafa, Mohamed Tageldeen Mohamed, Ahmed Samir Barakat, Ahmed Afifi
Summary: The study compared the FERAK brace and DBB brace in terms of preventing relapse and parents' compliance after Ponseti casting, showing no significant difference in maintaining correction and parents' compliance between the two groups.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Wei Hu, Baoyi Ke, Xiao Niansu, Sen Li, Cheng Li, Xingming Lai, Xinyu Huang
Summary: In this retrospective study, we investigated the clinical materials of children with congenital clubfoot treated with the Ponseti method to identify factors that contribute to relapse. The results showed that the initial Pirani score, compliance with foot abduction brace, and age at the first casting were independent factors for relapse in clubfoot.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Flavia Alberghina, Gianluca Testa, Sergio Monforte, Vito Pavone, Antonio Andreacchio
Summary: This narrative review summarizes the historical development of clubfoot treatment in Italy, highlighting the progress in deformity management and the influential figures involved. Over the centuries, the treatment of clubfoot has evolved significantly, with Italian scientists, surgeons, and prestigious institutions playing a key role in this process.
ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fanjalalaina Malinirina Ralahy, Josue Lili Andriamasinilaina, Katherine Stannage, Jessie Lucey Gray, Duval Gaetan Solofomalala
Summary: The combination of the Ponseti method with functional treatment can reduce the need for tenotomy in children with congenital equinovarus clubfoot.
Article
Orthopedics
Alaric Aroojis, Tapas Pandey, Ajay Dusa, Arun G. Krishnan, Rupesh Ghyar, Bhallamudi Ravi
Summary: The study developed a SMART clubfoot brace prototype to accurately record and remotely transmit brace usage data, potentially transforming caregivers' behavior and reducing recurrence rates.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mudit Shah, Isaac Rhee, Seung Kyu Lee, Mohammed Salman Alhassan, Hyun Woo Kim
Summary: This study retrospectively investigated a single-centre cohort of twelve feet in eight patients with very early relapsing idiopathic clubfeet associated with TCC. It was found that cavus recurred early, and MRI was the most accurate method to diagnose concurrent TCC which commonly involved the cartilaginous coalition at the posterior facet. Follow-up showed no signs of relapse in any of the patients.
Article
Orthopedics
Celal Bozkurt, Serkan Sipahioglu
Summary: Having new siblings in the family during Ponseti treatment may lead to decreased compliance with brace use, while complex clubfoot deformity can potentially increase brace compliance by enhancing parental attention during treatment.
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Stephanie N. Chen, Tyler D. Ragsdale, Leslie N. Rhodes, Lindsey L. Locke, Alice Moisan, Derek M. Kelly
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of clubfoot patients treated by orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists, and found no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the number of casts required for correction, recurrence rate, and need for additional surgery.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Ali Tahririan, Sara Kheiri, Mohammadreza Jannesari Ladani, Mohammadreza Piri Ardakani
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate whether radiographic angles could be used for predicting clubfoot recurrence. Measurements of tibiocalcaneal, talocalcaneal, and calcaneal-first metatarsal angles were taken pre and one-year post-tenotomy in 91 patients with congenital clubfoot. The results showed significant differences in angle measurements between patients who experienced relapse and those who did not.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Avi Shah, Alaric Aroojis, Rujuta Mehta
Summary: Non-idiopathic clubfeet have higher incidence, higher rate of Achilles tenotomy, lower initial correction rate, and significantly higher recurrence rate compared to idiopathic clubfeet.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mustafa Abdullah Özdemir, Duran Topak, Celaleddin Turgut, Mikail Telek, Fatih Dogar
Summary: Research shows that parents of patients with congenital clubfoot experience reduced levels of depression, anxiety, and stress after treatment with the Ponseti method. Parents with higher education levels exhibit more significant differences in their levels before and after treatment.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ayesha Yaqeen, Hafiza Sidra, Muhammad Abdullah Ijaz, Muhammad Muneeb Ijaz
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of Ponseti treatment with the traditional treatment method for clubfoot and found that Ponseti treatment was superior, as it resulted in fewer surgeries, increased flexibility of the ankle or foot, and a lower incidence of X-ray guided talar flattening.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Melissa Esparza, Elaine Tran, Benjamin Stephens Richards, Chan-Hee Jo, Claire Shivers, Chelsea Karacz, Jordan Polk, Anthony Riccio
Summary: The study compares treatment characteristics and outcomes of clubfoot patients with Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS) to those with idiopathic clubfoot treated with the Ponseti method. It found that clubfeet associated with ABS have higher rates of recurrence, a greater need for later surgery, and worse clinical outcomes than idiopathic clubfeet, which may be helpful in counseling parents of infants with ABS associated clubfeet.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Daniela Dibello, Giulia Colin, Anna Maria Chiara Galimberti, Lucio Torelli, Valentina Di Carlo
Summary: The Ponseti Method is perceived as a quality treatment by families, with the casting phase being the most challenging part. Despite difficulties, the positive relationship with doctors plays a key role in treatment compliance and achieving good results.
