Clubfoot
Native American Children are at Greater Risk for Clubfoot Recurrence
Published in Lab Business Week, March 22nd, 2009
Native American children who live in rural areas are at greater risk of clubfoot recurrence following treatment than other rural populations, and researchers are beginning to understand why. According to a study published in the March 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery JBJS), cultural differences and communication barriers are factors that appear to contribute to this increased risk.
In the Ponseti technique, after repetitive casting, a brace is used to treat the affected foot. The success of the technique relies heavily on the participation of the caregiver to make sure the brace is used properly. When use of the brace is...
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Source: Lab Business Week (2009-03-22)
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