Re: interesting clubfoot website

[Guest guest]

Halley,

Thanks for this, looks like a good resource. The only thing that

bothers me is that they say that babies that present for Ponseti

treatment after 5 months may need surgery. Not so true. Maybe we can

try to contact them and get them to update that particular part.

Thanks,

allison

>

> Hello,

>

> I found an interesting website from Duke Orthopaedics that discusses the

> Ponseti technique. It has some great before and after pictures as

well as

> extremely detailed description of exactly what bones must be

manipulated and

> in what order. It definitely shows how the Ponseti technique is not

the same

> as other casting methods (i.e. Kite method) and how the doctor must

be very

> skilled in the Ponseti method in order to move the bones correctly.

I know

> many doctors seem to think that all casting methods are created equal.

> It also shows some pictures of surgical treatments for clubfeet. I think

> this could definitely be of use for parents just starting out with

treatment

> so that they can inform themselves and also if they are still debating

> surgery, this might just change their mind about that!

>

> Anyway, I hope you find it informative.

>

> Regards,

>

> Halley

>

>

> http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/casting_for_club_foot

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is a good website! Thanks Halley.

Halley Prestage wrote: Hello,

I found an interesting website from Duke Orthopaedics that discusses the

Ponseti technique. It has some great before and after pictures as well as

extremely detailed description of exactly what bones must be manipulated and

in what order. It definitely shows how the Ponseti technique is not the same

as other casting methods (i.e. Kite method) and how the doctor must be very

skilled in the Ponseti method in order to move the bones correctly. I know

many doctors seem to think that all casting methods are created equal.

It also shows some pictures of surgical treatments for clubfeet. I think

this could definitely be of use for parents just starting out with treatment

so that they can inform themselves and also if they are still debating

surgery, this might just change their mind about that!

Anyway, I hope you find it informative.

Regards,

Halley

http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/casting_for_club_foot