Problems in surgical treatment of congenital clubfoot.
Twenty-three patients with 32 congenital rigid clubfeet treated by posteromedial release were reviewed after a follow-up averaging 33 months. The feet were assessed both clinically and radiologically; a satisfactory result was obtained in 17 feet inspite of residual deformity of forefoot adduction. Early operation and adequate postoperative immobilisation were major factors in contributing to a satisfactory result.
Prichasuk
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Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Mulpruek
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013785:Thailand; D016896:Treatment Outcome