Health Condition 1: null- Idiopathic clubfoot
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Woodcast: Woodcast is a relatively new casting material made of wood chips and biodegradable plastic
Control Intervention1: Plaster of Paris: Plaster of Paris is a traditional plaster c
Sponsors
nil
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Unilateral idiopathic clubfeet Left foot of bilateral clubfeet
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Clubfoot associated with arthrogryposis Clubfoot associated with spina bifida Clubfoot associated with limb deficiencies Clubfoot associated with congenital constriction band syndrome Clubfoot associated with skeletal dysplasias and syndromes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pirani score at final castTimepoint: Pirani score at final cast | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a. The frequency of cast-related problems i. Slippage of casts ii. Breakage of casts iii. Skin problems such as plaster rash b. The frequency of the need to defer a session of manipulation and casting on account of cast-related problems c. The time taken for cast application d. The time taken for cast removal Timepoint: 2 Months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hitesh Shah
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed