title: Practical applications in idiopathic clubfoot: a retrospective multicentric study in EPOS.
abstract: We report a European study of idiopathic clubfoot that was compiled with the aid of a detailed questionnaire. The retrospective study was presented at the seventh meeting of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS). Most EPOS members treat idiopathic clubfoot at birth with plaster cast, but a few use physiotherapy and splints. The results of this conservative treatment vary. Operation is usually indicated at an age ranging from 4 to 15 months. Some physicians perform extensive procedures, and others limit operation to the medial and posterior parts of the foot. We propose a classification system for idiopathic clubfoot in an attempt to standardize procedures.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Robert Debre, Paris, France.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bensahel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Catterall
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dimeglio
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires