title: Assessment of talipes equinovarus treated by Ponseti technique: three-year preliminary report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The Ponseti method has become increasingly popular in the treatment of congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). Current methods of assessment focus on clinical, functional and radiological outcomes which are subjective and often difficult to repeat. However, integration of biomechanical evaluation can provide objective and quantifiable analysis. This study aims to evaluate the treatment outcome of CTEV patients on the basis of long-term clinical, functional and biomechanical assessment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Following treatment, five children with CTEV were reviewed annually for the period 2008-2010. Clinical and functional outcomes were graded using parental questionnaires and clinical examination. Biomechanical parameters were evaluated using digital foot pressure studies.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The study group recorded good clinical and functional outcomes. However, biomechanical studies have been able to identify subtle abnormalities that would be unapparent otherwise on clinical examination.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is recommended that biomechanical assessment be integrated into the overall evaluation of the outcome of CTEV after treatment.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Motion Analysis & Research (IMAR), Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, University of Dundee, TORT Centre, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: L Z
authors.initials: LZ
authors.lastname: Yapp
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nasir
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: J G B
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Maclean
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Abboud
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D013997:Time Factors