ArticleInternational orthopaedics2009
Congenital talipes equinovarus in Papua New Guinea: a difficult yet potentially manageable situation.
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- Early effects of a 'train the trainer' approach to Ponseti method dissemination: a case study of Sri Lanka.The Iowa orthopaedic journal · 2013Article
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Abstract
Reports in the literature have suggested a high incidence of congenital deformities, including congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), in many Pacific Islands. This study performed a retrospective analysis of cases of CTEV in an isolated region of Papua New Guinea over a 2-year period. Data was collected on the incidence of CTEV, together with an analysis of initial treatment and outcome. The incidence of CTEV was 2.7 per 1,000 live births per year. A peak incidence of CTEV births in September suggested that maternal anaemia secondary to malaria was a significant risk factor. Good functional outcome was confirmed in only 20% of cases following initial treatment. The authors suggest the Ponseti method as a realistic option for treating CTEV in this region and that it could be instigated with minimal resources and training.
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