Synopsis At birth, clinical classifications are the only available tools for evaluating the severity of congenital clubfoot. Ultrasound provides an assessment of the anatomical abnormalities. The aim of this study was to assess correlations between physical and ultrasound findings at birth. This week’s “MED FACT” discusses a clinical trial from Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, “Correlations between Physical and Ultrasound Findings in Congenital Clubfoot at Birth”.
Authors: Antoine Josse et. al., Key Takeaways: Physical and ultrasonography provide different findings in congenital clubfoot and should thus be used in conjunction. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess correlations between physical and ultrasound findings In Congenital Clubfoot at birth Study Type: Phase IV, retrospective observational study Participants: 108 What Was The Need For This Study? At…
