'Changing Paradigm' of treatment

[Guest guest]

Seems I'm always popping in with journal or news links..

Here's another, text below.. from Orthopedic Nursing, recently

published. From the perspective of an old timer, it's a sign of how

much things have changed, in just a few years.

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Changing Paradigm for the Treatment of Clubfeet.

Orthopaedic Nursing. 24(1):25-30, January/February 2005.

Faulks, e; Luther,

Abstract:

Clubfoot is one of the most common pediatric orthopaedic conditions.

Until recently, surgical management was the treatment of choice.

Nonoperative treatment techniques, including the Ponseti casting and

French physical therapy methods, have peeked (sic) interest of

orthopaedists eager to find a less aggressive treatment method that

can assure a lasting, good result. Both methods have proven

successful in reducing the number of patients requiring extensive

surgical release and, as a result, have become an integral part of

pediatric orthopaedic practice. A clear understanding of both

treatment methods is important for the orthopaedic nurse to allow

quality nursing care and help assure a successful outcome for young

patients.

© 2005 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses

[Guest guest]

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As always, thanks for your ongoing searching to find new

information. A great sign that the Ponseti method is becoming more

and more a mainstream method of treatment.

>

> Seems I'm always popping in with journal or news links..

>

> Here's another, text below.. from Orthopedic Nursing, recently

> published. From the perspective of an old timer, it's a sign of

how

> much things have changed, in just a few years.

>

> ...................................

>

> Changing Paradigm for the Treatment of Clubfeet.

>

> Orthopaedic Nursing. 24(1):25-30, January/February 2005.

> Faulks, e; Luther,

>

> Abstract:

>

> Clubfoot is one of the most common pediatric orthopaedic

conditions.

> Until recently, surgical management was the treatment of choice.

> Nonoperative treatment techniques, including the Ponseti casting

and

> French physical therapy methods, have peeked (sic) interest of

> orthopaedists eager to find a less aggressive treatment method

that

> can assure a lasting, good result. Both methods have proven

> successful in reducing the number of patients requiring extensive

> surgical release and, as a result, have become an integral part of

> pediatric orthopaedic practice. A clear understanding of both

> treatment methods is important for the orthopaedic nurse to allow

> quality nursing care and help assure a successful outcome for

young

> patients.

>

> © 2005 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses