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Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 2005
The Ponseti technique is rapidly becoming the most widely practiced method for initial treatment of congenital clubfeet in infants. It is an easy technique to learn and, when applied accurately, yields excellent results. It consists of gentle manipulation and casting of the feet at weekly intervals. The first cast is applied with the foot supinated and
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Use of the Ponseti Method in the Iranian Population

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2012
The most common congenital orthopaedic condition requiring treatment is clubfoot. The Ponseti method, which has improved the recurrence rate, is at present the most attractive method of treatment in the north of America. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of this method in an Iranian population and look for characteristics that may ...
Behnam, Panjavi +3 more
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Progression of idiopathic clubfoot correction using the Ponseti method

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B, 2012
The Ponseti technique involves sequential clubfoot correction by abduction, supination, and finally dorsiflexion. Although shown to be effective, correction progression has not been examined. The Dimeglio/Bensahel classification system was used to analyze heel equinus, varus, midfoot rotation, adduction, posterior crease, medial crease, and cavus ...
Sonia, Chaudhry +5 more
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medicine
surgery
deformity

3. good health
physical therapy
tenotomy

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orthopedic surgery
casts, surgical