Evaluating the results of conservative and operative methods of treatment in congenital talipes equinovarus

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the results of treatment, both conservative and operative, of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus [CTEV] with the aim of evolving a simple, objective follow-up procedure for uniform comparison of results. Fifty three patients of CTEV reporting to Orthopaedics Department. Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, between September 1986 and June 1988, were studied. Out of them 43.4% patients were treated conservatively while the rest [56.6%] were operated upon. The system of follow-up assessment evolved, was based on grading of function, appearance and growth. The system has the advantage of being practical objective and easily reproducible