Triple Percutaneous Needle Release Technique for the Management of Relapsed Clubfoot

Dr. Lakhan Singh Maravi; Dr. H. S. Varma; Dr. Ashish Sirsikar

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Triple Percutaneous Needle Release Technique for the Management of Relapsed Clubfoot

Dr. Lakhan Singh Maravi, Dr. H. S. Varma, Dr. Ashish Sirsikar

Abstract :

Background: The clubfoot has a stubborn tendency to relapse, regardless of the mode of treatment. We describe a triple release technique by percutaneous needle Tenotomy in the management of late relapsed clubfoot. Objective: To evaluate the triple percutaneous needle release technique for the management of relapsed clubfoot.Methods: 20 feet in 15 patients with relapsed clubfoot was treated with triple percutaneous needle release technique and evaluated by pre– and post–operative Pirani score. Results: On follow–up of 3 weeks, we had excellent results in 5 feet (25%), good results in 12 feet (60%) and fair results in 3 feet (15%). Conclusions: Triple percutaneous needle release technique for the correction of relapsed clubfoot is simple and easy to learn with good to excellent outcome.