RE: interesting clubfoot website

[Guest guest]

Hi Halley,

Thanks, that was very interesting to read, the links to studies were also

good.

Moss

CEO Steps Charity

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From: nosurgery4clubfoot

[mailto:nosurgery4clubfoot ] On Behalf Of Halley Prestage

Sent: 22 February 2006 09:44 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: interesting clubfoot website

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]

Halley-

Thanks for sharing-I had found this resource a couple months ago

when I was researching my son's next handsurgery. Its a great

orthopedic resource-not just for clubfeet!! Thanks again for

reminding me that it is out there!

kathleen

>

> 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

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