Synopsis A clinical study demonstrates that a transient clubfoot position is present during the normal development of the lower limbs, and it has been measured in vivo for the first time. This study emphasizes that a diagnosis of congenital clubfoot should not be made in the first trimester of pregnancy. This week's 'MED FACT' discusses a clinical trial from Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research , “ First trimester physiological development of the fetal foot position using three‐dimensional ultrasound in virtual reality” .
Authors : Bogers H, Rifouna MS, Cohen‐Overbeek TE, et.al. Key Takeaways Diagnosis of congenital clubfoot should not be made in the first trimester of pregnancy. Objective Study Type Participants To develop and test a measurement tool for objective documentation of the first trimester foot position in vivo Cohort study 112 What Was The Need For This…
