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A Prospective study of Surgical management of clubfoot - Comparision between suturing Vs non suturing of

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A Prospective study of Surgical management of clubfoot - Comparision between suturing Vs non suturing of

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    1. A Prospective study of Surgical management of clubfoot - Comparision between suturing Vs non suturing of Z plasty tendons Dr. Durga N Kowtharapu Dr. Ajoy P Shetty Dr. S. Rajasekaran

    2. Recurrence Suturing of the tendons tightly and longitudinally. Shortening and tethering of tendons. Inadequate splinting at post operatively & maintenance phase. Iatrogenic or missed tarsal coalition at the time of surgery.

    3. Materials and Methods Prospective study (Jan 2001-June 2002) 42 children with 65 Feet - included in the study Matched controls 34 males 8 females. 23 bilateral: Unilateral 23:19

    4. Division Group A

    5. Results Demiglio Scoring system

    7. Experimental Animal studies Suturing of achilles tendon didnt offer any specific advantage after tenotomy in rats Muller et al {Foot ankle 1993, Sept 14,400-6}

    10. Conclusion As there is no specific difference in 1. Clinical outcome 2. Cosmetic appearance 3. Gait pattern between the two groups

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