| An accelerated Ponseti versus the standard Ponseti method: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL. | |
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PMID: 21357965 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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We conducted a prospective randomised controlled trial to compare the standard Ponseti plaster method with an accelerated method for the treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus. The standard weekly plaster-change method was accelerated to three times per week. We hypothesised that both methods would be equally effective in achieving correction. A total of 40 consecutive patients (61 feet) were entered into the trial. The initial median Pirani score was 5.5 (95% confidence interval 4.5 to 6.0) in the accelerated group and 5.0 (95% confidence interval 4.0 to 5.0) in the standard control group. The scores decreased by an average 4.5 in the accelerated group and 4.0 in the control group. There was no significant difference in the final Pirani score between the two groups (chi-squared test, p = 0.308). The median number of treatment days in plaster was 16 in the accelerated group and 42 in the control group (p < 0.001). Of the 19 patients in the accelerated group, three required plaster treatment for more than 21 days and were then assigned to the standard control method. Of the 40 patients, 36 were followed for a minimum of six months. These results suggest that comparable outcomes can be achieved with an accelerated Ponseti method. The ability to complete all necessary manipulations within a three-week period facilitates treatment where patients have to travel long distances. |
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P Harnett; R Freeman; W J Harrison; L C Brown; V Beckles |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Volume: 93 ISSN: 0301-620X ISO Abbreviation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375355 Medline TA: J Bone Joint Surg Br Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 404-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Beit CURE International Hospital, PO Box 31236, Blantyre 3, Malawi. |
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