Assessment in congenital talipes equinovarus.
We have examined the intra- and interobserver repeatability of several measurements of the original deformity and the postoperative correction in children with congenital talipes equinovarus deformity. A neonatal photograph and a preoperative soft tissue radiograph had acceptable repeatability as a method of early assessment. The postoperative range of movement measured by goniometer was adequate for one examiner, (mean: 2-6 degrees), but poor between examiners (mean: 5-14 degrees). Postoperative radiographic measurement between observers was more repeatable than the range of movement. The combined talocalcaneal angle had good repeatability in young children.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary, England.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009068:Movement; D015588:Observer Variation; D010781:Photography; D011859:Radiography