Ponseti method

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Ponseti Method

The Ponseti Method (pronunciation: pɒnˈseti) is a treatment technique for congenital clubfoot, a birth defect that affects the structure and position of a newborn's foot. The method was developed by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti in the mid-20th century.

Etymology

The method is named after Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, a Spanish-born orthopedic surgeon who spent most of his career at the University of Iowa in the United States. He developed this non-surgical approach to treating clubfoot in the 1950s.

Description

The Ponseti Method involves a series of gentle, manual manipulations of the foot, followed by the application of plaster casts. The casts are changed weekly after further manipulation. The aim is to gradually correct the clubfoot deformity over a period of several weeks. In some cases, a minor surgical procedure known as a tenotomy may be performed to lengthen a tight Achilles tendon.

Related Terms

  • Congenital Clubfoot: A birth defect that affects the structure and position of a newborn's foot.
  • Tenotomy: A surgical procedure that involves cutting a tendon, often used in the final stages of the Ponseti Method.
  • Orthopedic Surgery: The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
  • Plaster Cast: A bandage that hardens to create a rigid casing, used to immobilize and protect broken bones or deformed limbs during healing.

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