clubfeet, clubfoot, dynamic brace, Ponseti. klompvoeten, dynamische brace
Conditions
Interventions
All clubfeet are treated with serial casting according to Ponseti. After correction of the foot, this correction is maintained using a fully dynamic brace (Dynko-brace). At day 1-10 after birth clubfe
Sponsors
AGP van Ruiten/ dr. R.H.G.P. van Erve
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients with clubfeet born in the referral area of the Deventer Ziekenhuis are selected for this study. There is a intention to treat. That means all patients will undergo at start the same treatment. That is, if conservative treatment is possible.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: As mentioned above, all patients with clubfeet will be included. However, patients who do not respond to conservative treatment with manipulation and plaster correction, and therefore need surgery will be identified. Also, a subgroup will be made with patients with a neuromuscular condition or a syndrome. Patients where treatment is not started within 10 days after birth will be excluded. Patients who will not take part of this study will also be grouped and followed throughout this study.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoint is failure of maintaining correction using the Dynko brace. Non-compliance will also be a secondary endpoint. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study endpoint is at age 4 years. This will be the follow-up for this research. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA.G.P. Ruiten, van
Papingastins 5
Outcome results
None listed