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Management of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus by Saleem's Protocol
Sponsor: Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of Differently Abled Hospital
Summary
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Saleem's protocol treatment plan for congenital ideopathic talipes equino varus deformity using early tenotomy and serial foot casting. The combined effect of early tenotomies and foot serial casting has not been proven in prior investigations. Ten kids were involved in this pilot study where Saleem's protocol approach was used. With the use of the PIRANI score, the baseline reading was evaluated. Readings were obtained before each cast performance. This study results show's early correction of foot deformity with average 4 to 5 cast and no recurrence.
Official title: Effect of Saleem's Protocol on Foot Deformity in Congenital Talipes Equinovarus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Month - 1 Year
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2023-07-28
Completion Date
2024-09-10
Last Updated
2024-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Saleem's protocol
It involved 2 principal tenotmies and 2 accessory tenotmies. Principal tenotmies include tendo achillies and planter fascia release. 2 Accessory tenotmies include tibialis posterior and abductor hallucis. All tenotmies are done under local anesthesia
Locations (1)
Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of Diffrently Abled Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan