Results of neglected clubfoot treatment in older children and adults by gradual correction using the ilizarov method combined with minimal surgery
- Author:
Hieu Trong Nguyen
;
Nhan Van Nguyen
;
Dung Tien Do
;
Tin Van Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neglected clubfoot;
compression distraction counter direction threaded rod (CDCTR)
- MeSH:
Neglected clubfoot;
compression distraction counter direction threaded rod (CDCTR)
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2003;0(11):20-22
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
-
Abstract:
Background: Neglected clubfoot is a common congenital abnormality of uncertain aetiology. It presents with abnormal foot, adductus, varus and equinus of the foot. In Vietnam, the number of people with clubfoot rather high.\r\n', u'Objectives: To evaluate the results of using compression distraction counter direction threaded rod (CDCTR) and complications in clubfoot orthopedic surgery for older children and adults.\r\n', u'Subjects and methods: We studied and treated 118 severe clubfeet in older children and adults by compression distraction counter direction threaded rod (CDCTR) combined with minimal operative intervention.\r\n', u'The mean age of patients at the time of the surgery was 28.5 years (with the range of 3.5-54 years) and the mean follow-up time was 7.2 years (6 months-14 years). \r\n', u'Results: All cases achieved a plantigrade foot with better walking ability and great satisfaction with the results. There were no complications of note. The gradual correction by CDCTR combined with minimal operative intervention to treatment neglected clubfoot in the older children and adults achieved satisfactory results for functional and aesthetic aspects of the foot. \r\n', u'Conclusion: The role of physical therapy after clubfeet orthopedic surgery is very important in recovering the shape and function of the foot.\r\n', u'
