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2018, Vol. 2 Issue 4, Part C
Assessment of the severity of club foot in neonates treated by the ponseti method in correlation with ultrasonography and foot bimalleolar angle
Author(s): Amit Kale, Clevio Desouza and Shiju George
Abstract: Introduction: Correlation of Pirani score and foot bimalleolar (FBM) angle has been used in few studies but correlation of FBM angle with ultrasonography has never been evaluated so they are being correlated in assessing the severity of clubfoot in neonates treated by Ponseti method.
Material and Methods: Thirty-two feet with congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) deformity in neonates were prospectively treated by the Ponseti method. FBM angle and ultrasound parameters were measured three times i.e. at the time of initial presentation, at four weeks of treatment and at completion of treatment. The feet were divided according to the Pirani score in groups: one (0-2.0), two (2.5-4) and three (4.5-6). Correlation between FBM angle and ultrasound parameters were evaluated using Pearson correlation/regression.
Results: Correlation between FBM angle and ultrasound parameters were statistically significant (p-value < 0.05).
Conclusion: Ultrasound has the potential to accurately depict the pathoanatomy in clubfoot. FBM angle and ultrasound are objective methods to assess the severity of clubfoot. FBM angle and ultrasonography correlated in severity of deformity and correction achieved along the course of treatment.
Pages: 195-198  |  1444 Views  193 Downloads


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How to cite this article:
Amit Kale, Clevio Desouza, Shiju George. Assessment of the severity of club foot in neonates treated by the ponseti method in correlation with ultrasonography and foot bimalleolar angle. Nat J Clin Orthop 2018;2(4):195-198 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2018.v2.i4c.95
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