Early results of the Ponseti method using the Steenbek foot abduction brace: a prospective study of 95 feet.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the early results of the Ponseti method and the effectiveness of the Steenbek foot abduction brace. A total of 74 patients with 110 idiopathic clubfeet were included in this prospective study. The feet were evaluated according to the Dimeglio-Bensahel classification, the Catteral-Pirani classification and the functional classification of the Hospital for Joint Diseases. Ninety-eight feet (89%) had a good result after the casting period. All the feet evaluated after the period of full-time bracing and during the period of part-time bracing showed a good correction. The Ponseti method using the Steenbek foot abduction brace is effective in correcting idiopathic clubfeet.
Bouchoucha
Sami
S
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Tunis, Tunisie. bouchoucha.sami@cramail.com
Smida
Mahmoud
M
Saïed
Walid
W
Safi
Hatem
H
Ammar
Chokri
C
Nessib
Mohamed Nebil
MN
Ghachem
Maher Ben
MB
D001915:Braces / Q000009:adverse effects; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male