Ponseti method for teratologic clubfoot

Objective:To describe the primary results of Ponseti method for teratologic clubfoot.Methods:Sixteen patients with 25 teratologic clubfeet were treated by the Ponseti method with 2～3 times weekly from 2003.1 to 2006.12.Nine patients were male and seven were female.The left foot was 5,the right 2 and the bilateral 9.The average age at the time of the Ponseti method was 3 months with a range of 7 days to 18 months.Results:Stiff foot got ductility in 25 feet after the tenth（ranging 7 to 14 times） treatment of Ponseti method.At an average of one year with a range of 3months to 3 years,the contour of foot was satisfactory in 22 feet.The extension and flexion of the ankle got normal.Equinus got recurrence in one foot.Surgical release was done in 2 feet.Conclusion:The Ponseti method with increasing times weekly is one of satisfactory methods for teratologic clubfoot.