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Clubfoot, or congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), is a condition where a baby is born with one or both feet twisted inward and downward due to abnormal fetal foot development. Its estimated global prevalence is 1 in 1,000 live births, varying across populations. Relapsed clubfoot, a recurrence after initial correction, may occur due to incomplete treatment, noncompliance, muscle imbalance, or natural growth. Treatment involves surgical and non-surgical interventions, including soft tissue releases, osteotomies, and external fixation devices. The Ponseti method, a non-surgical approach, is commonly used in infants, with post-treatment physiotherapy focusing on three phases to optimize foot function. This holistic approach aims to achieve the best long-term outcomes for children with clubfoot. This 6-month randomized clinical trial at PSRD Hospital aims to assess the effectiveness of three-phase physical therapy versus conventional physiotherapy in treating clubfoot. With a sample size of 19 participants and a 10% attrition rate, the study involves children aged 3-10 previously treated with the Ponseti method. Data collection includes, one-leg standing and sit-to stand tests, Pirani score and the Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire. The three-phase therapy consists of joint mobilization, kinesio taping, and functional exercises over three months, with a focus on improving balance and proprioception.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Three-Phase Physical Therapy Intervention | Experimental | This group will be given the three-phase physical therapy intervention and each phase prolong for period of one month |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Three-Phase Physical Therapy Intervention | Other | Phase 1: It include subtalar and talocrural joint mobilization in the supine position along with stretching and home education Stage 2: It include subtalar and talocrural joint mobilization in the supine position along with Kinesiotaping and functional exercises Phase 3: this phase include balance and propioceptive training aling with along with strengthening exercises of peroneal and tibialis anterior |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| One leg standing test for Functional Activity | The one leg standing test is considered to be potentially useful for predicting functional deterioration. In the present study, we used the one leg standing test in the eyes open condition. The reliability of the SLS test is 0.89 and 0.86 with eyes opene | Baseline and 12th Week |
| Sit to stand test for Functional Activity | The number of bilateral squats completed in 60 s is recorded | Baseline and 12th Week |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pirani score for Clubfoot Severity | PirS assesses six clinical signs characterizing clubfoot, three items for the midfoot, and three for the Hindfoot: medial crease (MC-Pir), lateral part of the head of the talus, the curvature of the lateral border, posterior crease, empty heel, and rigid equinus. Each of the six items are scored on a three-point scale (0 = none, 0.5 = moderate, 1 = severe abnormality). The total score ranges from 0 to 6 based on the severity of the deformity of the examined foot. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Fareeha Kausar | Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| pakistan Society for the Rehabilitaion of Disables | Lahore | Punjab Province | 05308 | Pakistan |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background | Bent MA. Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot). Orthopaedics for the Newborn and Young Child: A Practical Clinical Guide: Springer; 2023. p. 47-60. | ||
| 32379245 | Background | Novotny T, Eckhardt A, Knitlova J, Doubkova M, Ostadal M, Uhlik J, Musilkova J. Increased Microvessel and Arteriole Density in the Contracted Side of the Relapsed Clubfoot. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Nov/Dec;40(10):592-596. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001563. | |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003025 | Clubfoot |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000070558 | Talipes |
| D005531 | Foot Deformities, Acquired |
| D005530 | Foot Deformities |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| Baseline and 12th Week |
| The oxford Ankle Foot questionnaire for children and parent for Functional Status | OxAFQ is a child or parent-reported (or caregiver) self-report health status questionnaire. (The Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire for Children (OxAFQ-C) - A Guide to the Scoring System, Oxford University Innovation Limited 2011). In this study, children and their parents were individually questioned | Baseline and 12th Week |
| Background |
| Grin L, van der Steen MC, Wijnands SDN, van Oorschot L, Besselaar AT, Vanwanseele B. Forefoot adduction and forefoot supination as kinematic indicators of relapse clubfoot. Gait Posture. 2021 Oct;90:415-421. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.09.185. Epub 2021 Sep 20. |
| 34423014 | Background | Masrouha K, Chu A, Lehman W. Narrative review of the management of a relapsed clubfoot. Ann Transl Med. 2021 Jul;9(13):1102. doi: 10.21037/atm-20-7730. |
| D005532 |
| Foot Deformities, Congenital |
| D038061 | Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital |
| D017880 | Limb Deformities, Congenital |
| D009139 | Musculoskeletal Abnormalities |
| D000013 | Congenital Abnormalities |
| D009358 | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities |