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Erschienen in: International Orthopaedics 2/2009

01.04.2009 | Original Paper

Congenital talipes equinovarus in Papua New Guinea: a difficult yet potentially manageable situation

verfasst von: A. D. Culverwell, C. R. Tapping

Erschienen in: International Orthopaedics | Ausgabe 2/2009

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Abstract

Reports in the literature have suggested a high incidence of congenital deformities, including congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), in many Pacific Islands. This study performed a retrospective analysis of cases of CTEV in an isolated region of Papua New Guinea over a 2-year period. Data was collected on the incidence of CTEV, together with an analysis of initial treatment and outcome. The incidence of CTEV was 2.7 per 1,000 live births per year. A peak incidence of CTEV births in September suggested that maternal anaemia secondary to malaria was a significant risk factor. Good functional outcome was confirmed in only 20% of cases following initial treatment. The authors suggest the Ponseti method as a realistic option for treating CTEV in this region and that it could be instigated with minimal resources and training.
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Metadaten
Titel
Congenital talipes equinovarus in Papua New Guinea: a difficult yet potentially manageable situation
verfasst von
A. D. Culverwell
C. R. Tapping
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Orthopaedics / Ausgabe 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-007-0511-x

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