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Evaluation of ponseti method as closed management for clubfeet

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Orthopedic surgery

Advisors

Tarraf, Yahya N., Abdel-Ghany, Hesham

Authors

Abdel-Rahman, Hazem Muhammad

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:23:06

Available

2017-03-30 06:23:06

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity has four components which are cavus, adduction, varus, and equinus. Most of orthopedic surgeons agreed that the initial treatment of clubfoot is non-operative. Ponseti method treat clubfoot by doing multiple casts after special maneuver for correction of the deformities of clubfoot, followed by tendo Achillis subcutaneous tenotomy, then putting the foot in Dennis-Browne splint until the child reach 3 to 4 years old. Tibialis anterior tendon transfere may required in cases of dynamic supination or relapses. His method shows an excellent outcome without needing another complementary surgery.

Issued

1 Jan 2005

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023