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Clinical Effectiveness of the Modified WalkFlex DB Splint in Children With Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV)
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Modified WalkFlex DB Splint in the maintenance phase of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) treatment following successful correction through the Ponseti method. The traditional Denis Browne splint, though widely used, often limits patient mobility and can result in poor compliance. In response to these limitations, the Modified WalkFlex DB Splint was designed to offer increased flexibility at the knee and hip joints, allowing for improved function and easier ambulation while maintaining foot correction.
Official title: Clinical Effectiveness of the Modified WalkFlex DB Splint in Children With Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV): A Prospective Pilot Study.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Months - 3 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2025-03-17
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Modified WalkFlex DB Splint (Intervention Arm)
Application of the Modified WalkFlex Denis Browne (DB) Splint Children with corrected idiopathic clubfoot will use the Modified WalkFlex DB Splint for maintenance. This splint allows knee and some hip movement and includes a detachable bar for walking. It will be used after Ponseti casting, and patients will be followed at 1 and 3 months to check splint tolerance, maintenance of correction (using Pirani score), and any signs of relapse
Locations (1)
Ghurki trust and teaching hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan