Congenital Clubfoot - Is the Ponseti Method the Definitive Solution?

Abstract

Congenital clubfoot is one of the most common deformities at birth. The inadequacy or absence of treatment causes serious limitations for people with this condition. The initial treatment using the Ponseti method ensures functional results superior to other treatment modalities previously proposed. However, recurrences and neglected feet are still a challenge today. An understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease, as well as of the anatomy and local biomechanics and a thorough clinical and radiological evaluation of patients are essential to understanding the limits of the method and choosing the best treatment.

• Authors: Felippi Guizardi Cordeiro, Rodrigo Sousa Macedo, Bruno Sérgio Ferreira Massa, Patricia Moreno Grangeiro, Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos, Túlio Diniz Fernandes
• Journal: Revista brasileira de ortopedia (Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo)) Vol. 56 Issue 6 Pg. 683-688 (Dec 2021) ISSN: 0102-3616 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 34900094 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
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