clubfoot
Conditions
Interventions
A brace was realized that can treat a clubfoot and can be removed temporarily
for diaper change or a bath. The force applied on the foot by the brace should
be enough to correct the deformations of
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • A moderate to severe clubfoot deformity according to the Dimeglio scoring system (grade II or III) • Start of the Ponseti treatment within 2 weeks after birth • No other deformities of the foot or leg • Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • previously treated by the Ponseti method • characterised by grade IV according to the Dimeglio scoring system • have other health complications, because they could interfere with the results of the brace
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcomes are amount of correction defined by the Dimeglio and Pirani score, time needed for treatment and malfunctioning of the brace. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measure is physical complications of the treatment, caused by the brace. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed