| Literature DB >> 19471177 |
Abstract
The objective was to introduce a flexible brace abduction brace in the Ponseti treatment of clubfeet. Eight patients undergoing Ponseti treatment for talipes equinovarus were assessed. Brace compliance and incidence of relapses were assessed. Patients first used rigid abduction braces, but because of brace noncompliance were switched to a new flexible brace. Seven of 11 feet with compliance issues in a rigid brace had improved compliance when switching to the flexible brace. All seven feet with initial deformity relapse are deformity-free after switching to flexible bracing. This new flexible clubfoot brace may improve compliance in Ponseti clubfoot treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19471177 DOI: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e32830cc3e5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Orthop B ISSN: 1060-152X Impact factor: 1.041