Comparative evaluation and analysis of outcomes in non-idiopathic and idiopathic clubfeet with Ponseti method at a tertiary care centre of a developing country.

Autor: Sharma, Pankaj Kumar, Verma, Vinit, Meena, Sanjay, Singh, Raj, KM, Pradyumna
Zdroj: Foot; Dec2021, Vol. 49, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Abstrakt: • This study reflects the incidence and demographic profile of non-idiopathic variety in developing country. • The magnitude of deformities is increasing in these countries and patients reported to health care centres at later stages. • Studies related to non-idiopathic variety has been documented very less in developing countries and need proper evaluation. • We evaluated and analysed these ailments and also compared those with the idiopathic variety. • Multidisciplinary integrative approach at the same institute including adequate counselling improved outcomes. Idiopathic clubfoot (congenital talipes equinovarus, CTEV) is being managed worldwide by Ponseti method with high success rates, while for non-idiopathic clubfoot surgical interventions is being widely used with variable results. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Ponseti method in non-idiopathic clubfoot and compared the results with idiopathic clubfoot. The paper evaluated the epidemiological incidence and demographic profile of non-idiopathic clubfoot in a tertiary centre of developing country. A total of 108 subjects with 85 having idiopathic (group I;125 feet) and 23 having non-idiopathic variety (group II;34 feet) were managed with Ponseti method and were followed for a mean duration of 38.33 (12–62) and 36.27 months (12–58) in group I and II respectively. The most common associations were meningomyelocele (MMC/spina bifida,5), arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC,4), developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH,3) and Down's syndrome and amniotic band syndrome (2 each). Primary correction was achieved in both the groups in 98% and 87% in group I and II respectively, while recurrences of at least one deformity was observed in 11 (9%) and 12 (40%) feet in group I and II respectively. Favourable outcomes were noticed in 22 (65%) feet in non-idiopathic group and 12 feet (35%) underwent extensive soft tissue release as compared to 3 feet (2.4%) in idiopathic variety. Deformities improved significantly in non-idiopathic clubfeet with Ponseti methods although complete correction was not possible. Extensive surgical interventions were reduced in up to 35% feet in non-idiopathic variety and hence, it is recommended as primary treatment for all variety of clubfeet, irrespective of their etiology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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