Early results of the Ponseti method using the Steenbek foot abduction brace: a prospective study of 95 feet.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Sami Bouchoucha, Mahmoud Smida, Walid Saïed, Hatem Safi, Chokri Ammar, Mohamed Nebil Nessib, Maher Ben Ghachem
• Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B (J Pediatr Orthop B) Vol. 17 Issue 3 Pg. 134-8 (May 2008) ISSN: 1060-152X [Print] United States
• PMID: 18391812 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Braces (adverse effects)
• Clubfoot (pathology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Male