An Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Ponseti Method in Clubfoot Treatment

Congenital clubfoot is a complex pediatric foot deformity, occurring in approximately 1 in 1000 live births and resulting in significant disability, deformity, and pain if left untreated. The Ponseti method of manipulation is widely recognized as the gold standard treatment for congenital clubfoot;...

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Main Authors: Murtaza Kadhum, Mu-Huan Lee, Jan Czernuszka, Chris Lavy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4308462