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Walking Age of Infants Treated with Ponseti Method for Idiopathic Clubfoot

Volume 7 | Issue 3 | September-December 2021 | Page: 08-12 | Devashis Barick, Nilesh Joshi, Nikhil Tiwari, Amit Nemade, Ameya Sawarkar

DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2021.v07i03.115

Authors: Devashis Barick MS Ortho. [1], Nilesh Joshi MS Ortho. [1], Nikhil Tiwari MS Ortho. [1], Amit Nemade MS Ortho. [1], Ameya Sawarkar MS Ortho. [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, NKP SIMS & RC, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr Amit Nemade
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, NKP SIMS & RC, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: kidsorth@gmail.com

Abstract

Aim- Parents of children affected with idiopathic clubfoot are anxious that motor development should progress normally. Treatment using Ponseti Method involves cast immobilization, bracing and tenotomy which inhibit the normal movement thereby increasing parental concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate age at which independent walking was established in infants with idiopathic clubfoot treated using Ponseti method.
Materials & Methods- There were 70 patients in this prospective longitudinal study. All subjects were full term at birth, less than 12 weeks of age at the initiation of treatment for clubfoot and no prior outside treatment had been provided. Patients were treated using the Ponseti method. The children were evaluated prospectively for the commencement of independent walking.
Results- The mean age at which independent walking started was 13.64 + 2.74 months (9 months-22 months). Fifty percent of the affected children were walking by the age of 14 months. Children with relapse walked later by 2.8 months (p=0.017). Children with a family history walked at 11.7 months (p=0.049) which was significantly earlier than the patients without a family history. Other variables had no significant influence on walking age.
Conclusion- A delay of 1.5 months in independent walking age is expected in children with idiopathic clubfoot, which is helpful while counselling the parents at the start of treatment. Relapse during treatment delays walking age further.
Keywords: CTEV, Motor milestone, Independent walking.

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How to Cite this Article:  Barick D, Joshi N, Tiwari N, Nemade A, Sawarkar A Walking | Age of Infants Treated with Ponseti Method for Idiopathic Clubfoot | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | September-December 2021; 7(3): 08-12.

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The Evaluation of Deformity Correction in Idiopathic Clubfoot During Ponseti Casting Sessions: Two Scoring Methods Depicted Graphically

Volume 7 | Issue 2 | May-August 2021 | Page: 12-16 | Anil Agarwal, Prateek Rastogi

Authors: Anil Agarwal [1], Prateek Rastogi[2]

[1] Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.
[2] Department of Orthopedics, Sharda Medical College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Anil Agarwal
4/103, East End Apartments, Mayur Vihar Ph-1 Ext., Delhi-110096, India.
E-mail: rachna_anila@yahoo.co.in

Abstract

Background
We graphically analyzed the correction of total Pirani and Dimeglio scores and their subcomponents at sequential casting sessions for children with idiopathic clubfeet.
Methods
Correction of scores at weekly sessions was represented graphically. The tenotomy effect was accounted for separately. We classified 1st to 3rd casts as early, 4th and 5th cast midlevel, and beyond 5 as final casts to describe casting treatment.
Results
A total of 88 clubfeet (34 bilateral) in 54 patients were studied. Both total Pirani and Dimeglio graphs were characterized by a steep fall in early casts; subsequent minimal improvement in midlevel and final casts; later marked correction with tenotomy. Equinus in both scores stood as the most resistant deformity, showed full correction only following tenotomy. Dimeglio graphs captured coupling of various foot motions better over early casts than Pirani graphs.
Conclusions
Both Pirani and Dimeglio scores can adequately guide caregivers to progressive deformity correction in clubfoot.
Keywords: Clubfoot, CTEV, Pirani, Dimeglio, Scores, Graphs

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How to Cite this Article:  Agarwal A, Rastogi P | The Evaluation of Deformity Correction in Idiopathic Clubfoot During Ponseti Casting Sessions: Two Scoring Methods Depicted Graphically |
International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2021; 7(2): 12-16.

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Calf Circumference in Clubfoot: The Effect of Patient Gender, Age, Laterality and Brace Duration

Volume 7 | Issue 1 | January-April 2021 | Page: 02-05 | Shobhit Gupta, Anil Agarwal, Mukesh Shanker

Authors: Shobhit Gupta MS Orth. [1], Anil Agarwal MS Orth. [1], Mukesh Shanker MS Orth. [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedic, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Shobhit Gupta,
Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.
E-mail: drshobhitgupta@gmail.com

Abstract

Calf circumference is reduced in the leg affected by clubfoot. The effect of brace duration and whether calf circumference increases with age has not been studied in the Indian population. We conducted a cross sectional study on 156 children with idiopathic non-operated clubfeet treated by serial Ponseti casting method. The mean age was 32.7 months (range, 2-120 months). We found significant calf circumference difference in legs with clubfoot which increased with age. The duration of bracing did not significantly affect calf circumference.
Keywords: CTEV; Clubfeet; Calf circumference.

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How to Cite this Article: Gupta S, Agarwal A, Shanker M | Calf Circumference in Clubfoot: The Effect of Patient Gender, Age, Laterality and Brace Duration | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | January-April 2021; 7(1): 02-05.

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