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01-01-2021 | Original Paper

The Ponseti method of treatment for neuromuscular and syndromic (non-idiopathic) clubfeet: evaluation of a programme-based approach at a mean follow-up of 5.8 years

Authors: Avi Shah, Alaric Aroojis, Rujuta Mehta

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Purpose

To analyse the results of the Ponseti method in the treatment of non-idiopathic clubfeet and compare them with idiopathic clubfeet in a programme-based setting using a standardized protocol

Methods

We reviewed two groups of 782 children treated prospectively in our programme-based Clubfoot Clinic: group I comprised of 89 patients (146 feet) with non-idiopathic clubfoot and group II comprised of 693 patients (1032 feet) with idiopathic clubfoot. Both groups were compared on the basis of patient demographics, number of casts, tenotomy rate, success rate, rate of recurrences, and the need for additional secondary procedures.

Results

Non-idiopathic clubfeet had a higher incidence of bilateral involvement (p = 0.0093) and affected both males and females equally (p = 0.002) as compared with idiopathic clubfeet. Non-idiopathic clubfeet (group I) required significantly more casts (6.75 ± 4.2) compared with idiopathic clubfeet (4.23 ± 4.14), had a higher rate of Achilles tenotomy (90.4% vs 75%, p < 0.0001), and had a lower initial correction rate compared with idiopathic clubfeet (92.5% vs 100%, p < 0.0001). There was a significant difference in the recurrence rates between the two groups, as 42.5% of non-idiopathic feet (38 patients) relapsed compared with 10.2% (71 patients) in the idiopathic group (p < 0.0001). Most recurrences in group I were amenable to re-casting, with only nine patients (14 non-idiopathic clubfeet) requiring extensive soft tissue releases. The final success rate in the non-idiopathic group at a mean follow-up of 5.8 years (2–8 years) was 87.7%.

Conclusions

We recommend the use of the Ponseti method as an effective treatment for non-idiopathic clubfeet associated with neuromuscular and syndromic conditions.

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Title: The Ponseti method of treatment for neuromuscular and syndromic (non-idiopathic) clubfeet: evaluation of a programme-based approach at a mean follow-up of 5.8 years
Authors: Avi Shah
Alaric Aroojis
Rujuta Mehta
Publication date: 01-01-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-020-04677-9

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