Ponseti Method for Treating Clubfoot

The Effectiveness of the Ponseti Method for Treating Clubfoot Associated with Amniotic Band Syndrome

More than 50 percent of pediatric patients with clubfoot deformity suffer from amniotic band syndrome (ABS). The Ponseti technique could be a viable treatment for patients with ABS. To test this, researchers analyzed 12 patients with a total of 21 feet. They collected data including age, sex, amniotic band location and response to treatment. The average age was three weeks, and the average number of casts was six. The Ponseti technique corrected 20 of 21 feet, and recurrence was identified in just seven of 21 feet. The average follow-up was 3.9 years. Researchers concluded the Ponseti technique was viable for treatment in patients with clubfeet associated with ABS.

Background: Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a congenital disorder with an associated incidence of clubfoot deformity in over 50% of patients. Although early reports in the literature demonstrated a poor response to casting treatments, recent application of the Ponseti technique in ABS patients have been more promising.

http://journals.lww.com/pedorthopaedics/Abstract/2016/04000/The_Effectiveness_of_the_Ponseti_Method_for.12.aspx

Ignacio V. Ponseti can be credited with developing a comprehensive technique for treating congenital clubfoot in the 1940s. One of the major principles of this technique is the concept that the tissues of a newborn’s foot, including tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, and certain bones, will yield to gentle manipulation and casting of the feet at weekly intervals. By applying this technique to clubfeet within the first few weeks of life, most clubfeet can be successfully corrected without the need for major reconstructive surgery.

https://www.hss.edu/conditions_the-ponseti-method-for-clubfoot-correction.asp

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I brought my 6-month-old son for clubfoot treatment at the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona, and I couldn't be more grateful. Dr. Kris DiNucci and his team were very knowledgeable and reassuring throughout, and they helped put my mind at ease with my son's clubfoot treatments. My son was born with a very severe clubfoot, and I was pretty worried about him being mobile later on. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. DiNucci and the all-encompassing treatment, amazing progress was made in a few months. We only got the best care and attention; now my son has normal development without any complications. I strongly recommend this place!

Andrew Walker

September 2020

After years of dealing with my son's clubfoot left untreated, we finally found Dr. Kris DiNucci of the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona. My son was already 5, and I thought it was too late for corrective treatment. But Dr. DiNucci explained the whole process to us and gave us hope. The team is caring, professional, and very, very patient. We're now halfway through the treatment, and let me tell you, it is life-changing. The only thing I'd change is finding them sooner!

Daniel Thompson

November 2021

My daughter was born with a mild case of clubfoot, and through some research, we landed on calling the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona. Dr. DiNucci and his great staff are very comforting. We started the treatment right away, and the improvement has been nothing short of miraculous. Dr. DiNucci explained procedures and what to expect at each step along the process. Today my daughter is walking with no issues and I couldn't thank them for their professionalism and commitment.

Nicole Brown

August 2023

I was diagnosed as an adult with a clubfoot deformity that I had no idea could be treated. The Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona totally changed my outlook on life provided by Dr. Kris DiNucci and his team. The pain and discomfort I had lived with for years vanished, and I can finally walk comfortably. The attention to detail and compassion of the team made the whole process so much easier. I never felt rushed or ignored. I can't recommend them enough for anyone facing similar issues.

Andrew Charles Walker

September 2024

Finding the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona was the best thing we did for our newborn with clubfoot. Dr. DiNucci was recommended by a few friends, and now I know why. Our baby had an extremely stiff and hard-to-treat case, but Dr. DiNucci's experience really stood out. The whole team was very gentle and understanding. With regular appointments and a pair of braces, we saw continuous improvement. Truly grateful to have found this clinic and highly recommend Dr. Dinucci for clubfoot treatment.