Die Behandlung des kongenitalen Klumpfußes mit der Ponseti-Methode

Abstract

With the Ponseti method the need for extensive corrective surgery is greatly reduced. We recommend the Ponseti method as standard therapy in clubfoot management.

Early results of treatment for congenital clubfoot using the Ponseti method

“…In essence, our study supports the principles of Ponseti’s method, because in cases when these principles were strictly obeyed, all patients accomplished satisfactory results and there have been no recurrences that are known to us [5, 18]. Therefore, we strongly recommend using this method to avoid more invasive surgery in the future.…”

Comparison of Ponseti versus Surgical Treatment for Idiopathic Clubfoot: A Short-term Preliminary Report

“…Also, when treated per protocol, none of the patients in the Ponseti group required surgery. This rate was reported to vary from 2% to greater than 23% [2,6,15,18,22,29]. Because two of our parents opted out of the Ponseti group and favored surgical treatment, one could argue that 17% of the patients in the Ponseti group required a posteromedial release.…”

Die Behandlung des Talus verticalis mit der Methode nach Dobbs

“…Beim kongenitalen Klumpfuß konnte mit Verständnis dieser Pathomechanik und Einführung der Ponseti-Methode die Anzahl großer operativer Eingriffe reduziert werden [1][2][3]. Basierend auf der Ponseti-Methode hat M. Dobbs eine analoge Methode für den Talus verticalis beschrieben [4][5][6].…”