Manipulation of a clubfoot prior to a Ponseti method decreases the need for tenotomy!
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029910
Abstract: The combination of the Ponseti method with functional treatment produces better results and may reduce the need for surgery. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of manipulation of a congenital equinovarus… read more here.
Keywords: ponseti method; manipulation; pirani score; method ... See more keywords
Prediction of Number of Casts and Need of Tenotomy Using Pirani Score in the Management of Clubfoot.
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005571
Abstract: BACKGROUND Clubfoot also called as congenital tailpipes equinovarus is a complex ankle and foot deformity characterized by forefoot adduction and supination, midfoot cavus and hindfoot varus and equinus. It is estimated that more than 100,000… read more here.
Keywords: number casts; number; clubfoot; pirani score ... See more keywords
Use of the Pirani score in monitoring progression of correction and in guiding indications for tenotomy in the Ponseti method: Are we coming to the same decisions?
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499017713916
Abstract: Purpose: The Pirani score is widely used in the treatment of idiopathic clubfoot. Some authors recommended to base decision for Achilles tenotomy in Ponseti method on this score (hindfoot score [HFS] > 1, once reducibility… read more here.
Keywords: decision; score; ponseti method; pirani score ... See more keywords