Early Clubfoot Recurrence After Use of the Ponseti Method in a New Zealand Population

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Geoffrey F. Haft, MD, et al. - Conclusions: Compliance with the postcorrection abduction bracing protocol is crucial to avoid recurrence of a clubfoot deformity treated with the Ponseti method. When the parents comply with the bracing protocol, the Ponseti method is very effective at maintaining a correction, although minor recurrences are still common. When the parents do not comply with the bracing protocol, many major and minor recurrences should be expected Read article: http://www.mdlinx.com/OrthoLinx/xml-article.cfm/1787060.

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