Congenital Clubfoot - Is the Ponseti Method the Definitive Solution?

Congenital clubfoot is one of the most common deformities at birth. The inadequacy or absence of treatment causes serious limitations for people with this condition. The initial treatment using the Ponseti method ensures functional results superior to other treatment modalities previously proposed....

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Published in:Revista brasileira de ortopedia 2021-12, Vol.56 (6), p.683-688
Main Authors: Cordeiro, Felippi Guizardi, Macedo, Rodrigo Sousa, Massa, Bruno Sérgio Ferreira, Grangeiro, Patricia Moreno, Godoy-Santos, Alexandre Leme, Fernandes, Túlio Diniz
Format: Article
Language:English
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congenital abnormalities
foot deformities
ORTHOPEDICS
talipes/therapy
treatment
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Summary:Congenital clubfoot is one of the most common deformities at birth. The inadequacy or absence of treatment causes serious limitations for people with this condition. The initial treatment using the Ponseti method ensures functional results superior to other treatment modalities previously proposed. However, recurrences and neglected feet are still a challenge today. An understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease, as well as of the anatomy and local biomechanics and a thorough clinical and radiological evaluation of patients are essential to understanding the limits of the method and choosing the best treatment.
ISSN:0102-3616
1982-4378
1982-4378
DOI:10.1055/s-0041-1735833