ArticleBone & joint open2020
A systematic review of reported outcomes following Ponseti correction of idiopathic club foot.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Long-term outcomes of the Ponseti method for treatment of clubfoot: a systematic review.International orthopaedics · 2021Pooled it
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- Duration and outcome of orthotic treatment in children with clubfoot - a four-year follow-up national register study of Swedish children born between 2015 and 2017.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- A study on the effect of radiographic angles on clubfoot's recurrence.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- The Impact of Living with Clubfoot on Children and Their Families: Perspectives from Two Cultural Environments.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2022Article
- Attaining a British consensus on managing idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus up to walking age.The bone & joint journal · 2022Article
- The foot drawing method: reliability of measuring foot length and outward rotation in children with clubfoot.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
- The outcomes of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus : a core outcome set for research and treatment.Bone & joint open · 2022Article
- Ponseti treated idiopathic clubfoot - outcome predictive factors in the test of time: analysis of 500 feet followed for five to 20 years.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2021Article
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- What is the optimal treatment for equinus deformity in walking-age children with clubfoot? A systematic review.EFORT open reviews · 2021Review
- Development of a core outcome set for idiopathic clubfoot management.Bone & joint open · 2021Article
- Comparison of outcome of Ponseti method with traditional clubfoot treatment in children up to five years of age at tertiary care hospital.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
aimsTo analyze outcomes reported in studies of Ponseti correction of idiopathic clubfoot.
methodsA systematic review of the literature was performed to identify a list of outcomes and outcome tools reported in the literature. A total of 865 studies were screened following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and 124 trials were included in the analysis. Data extraction was completed by two researchers for each trial. Each outcome tool was assigned to one of the five core areas defined by the Outcome Measures Recommended for use in Randomized Clinical Trials (OMERACT). Bias assessment was not deemed necessary for the purpose of this paper.
resultsIn total, 20 isolated outcomes and 16 outcome tools were identified representing five OMERACT domains. Most outcome tools were appropriately designed for children of walking age but have not been embraced in the literature. The most commonly reported isolated outcomes are subjective and qualitative. The quantitative outcomes most commonly used are ankle range of motion (ROM), foot position in standing, and muscle function.
conclusionsThere is a diverse range of outcomes reported in studies of Ponseti correction of clubfoot. Until outcomes can be reported unequivocally and consistently, research in this area will be limited. Completing the process of establishing and validating COS is the much-needed next step.Cite this article:
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