Gelfer, Y; Durham, S; Daly, K; Shitrit, R; Smorgick, Y; Ewins, D
(2010)
The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on congenital talipes equinovarus following correction with the Ponseti method: a pilot study.
J Pediatr Orthop B, 19 (5).
pp. 390-395.
ISSN 1473-5865
https://doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e32833becad
SGUL Authors: Gelfer, Yael
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Abstract
The Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment offers satisfactory initial correction, but success correlates with abduction brace compliance, which is variable. Electrical stimulation as a dynamic intervention to prevent relapses was investigated. Data were compared to a control group. There was a significant improvement in ankle range of motion only in the study group after short-term intervention, and a trend toward greater increase in calf circumference in this group. Parental perception was positive with no compliance issues. This study suggests stimulation is feasible with potential to increase ankle range of motion and facilitate muscle activity. It could be an important adjunct in preventing relapses, however, further studies with larger groups and longer intervention and follow-up duration are necessary.
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This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in Gelfer, Y; Durham, S; Daly, K; Shitrit, R; Smorgick, Y; Ewins, D (2010) The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on congenital talipes equinovarus following correction with the Ponseti method: a pilot study. J Pediatr Orthop B, 19 (5). pp. 390-395. |
Keywords: |
Ankle Joint, Casts, Surgical, Clubfoot, Combined Modality Therapy, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Female, Foot, Humans, Infant, Male, Manipulation, Orthopedic, Muscle Contraction, Muscle, Skeletal, Parents, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Pilot Projects, Range of Motion, Articular, Secondary Prevention, Surveys and Questionnaires, Treatment Outcome, Foot, Muscle, Skeletal, Ankle Joint, Humans, Clubfoot, Range of Motion, Articular, Treatment Outcome, Combined Modality Therapy, Manipulation, Orthopedic, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Pilot Projects, Casts, Surgical, Parents, Muscle Contraction, Infant, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Female, Male, Secondary Prevention, Surveys and Questionnaires, clubfoot, dorsiflexion, electrical stimulation, peroneal muscles, pirani, ponseti, 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine, Orthopedics |
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: |
Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE) |
Journal or Publication Title: |
J Pediatr Orthop B |
ISSN: |
1473-5865 |
Language: |
eng |
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September 2010 | Published |
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Publisher's own licence |
PubMed ID: |
20581693 |
Web of Science ID: |
WOS:000280337900002 |
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https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/115076 |
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https://doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e32833becad |
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