Health Condition 1: Q663- Other congenital varus deformitiesof feet
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Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis Children diagnosed with Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV). Age Infants and children up to 5 years of age. Treatment Stage Suitable for use during both the initial correction phase and the maintenance phase of treatment. Associated Conditions Children with clubfoot associated with other congenital anomalies, provided the brace does not interfere with the treatment of those anomalies. Parental Consent Written consent obtained from parents or legal guardians.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria for Clubfoot Brace: 1. Severe Medical Conditions: Children with severe systemic illnesses or conditions that contraindicate the use of the brace. 2. Previous Surgical Interventions: Children who have undergone major surgical interventions for clubfoot that render the brace ineffective or unnecessary. 3. Allergies: Known allergy to the materials used in the brace. 4. Compliance Issues: Families unable to comply with the brace s usage and maintenance requirements. 5. Age: Children older than 5 years, unless specifically recommended by an orthopaedic specialist.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pirani score improvement ,ankle dorsiflexion angle, time taken to fit bootand number of relapsesTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks 8 weeks 12weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compliance, Clinician-assessed rating of orthosis fitting ,Cost-Effectiveness .Recurrence RateTimepoint: baseline , 4 weeks ,8 weeks ,12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Saveetha medical college and hospital