The Ponseti technique and improved ankle dorsiflexion in children with relapsed clubfoot: a retrospective data analysis

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2017 Mar;26(2):116-121. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000390.

Abstract

This study quantifies the change in passive ankle range of motion following modified Ponseti casting in children with relapsed idiopathic clubfoot. Fifty-three cases (feet) were retrospectively reviewed, with 6-month follow-up data available for 72% of participants. The median improvement in dorsiflexion was 15° (95% confidence interval: 12.5°-17.5°, P≤0.05), with 85% achieving dorsiflexion≥10°. At the 6-month follow-up, dorsiflexion remained significantly improved and 12 feet (32%) presented with subsequent relapse. Nine were referred for further casting and three were recommended for extra-articular surgery. Repeat modified Ponseti management clinically and statistically improves passive ankle dorsiflexion in relapsed idiopathic clubfoot.

MeSH terms

  • Ankle / physiology*
  • Ankle / surgery
  • Ankle Joint / surgery*
  • Casts, Surgical*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clubfoot / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome