PEV patients treated with the Ponseti method

In this study, Dicle University between 2006 and 2010 at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, PEV was diagnosed as idiopathic and treated with the Ponseti method, the youngest of the largest of the 4-day 42 months (mean 9,2months) 35 patients were evaluated results of 60 feet. 7 of 35 patients were girls and 28 were male. One-sided involvement in 10 patients (2 left - 8 right), 25 patients had bilateral involvement. A minimum of 12 months follow-up period, including a maximum of 50 months, mean 28,8 months. Before starting treatment, and his colleagues used Dimeglio; PEV assessment system used. Before the treatment, 41 feet were (68,3%) 2 degrees 19 feet were (31,7%) III. degrees. After the treatment, Dimeglio and Laveg-Ponseti Function Assessment scores were scored.According to Ponseti-Laveg Functional Assessment scoring 60 of the foot treated with the Ponseti method, 96,7% percent were treated in good or excellent result. According to Dimeglio classification; after treatment the patients was 93,3% grade 1. The most common complication in our patients, we've found, 15% of metatarsus adductus (9 feet) were. Closely associated with functional outcome and complications in our patients was found in compliance with orthotic. Ponseti method is effective and reproducible method for the treatment of PEV. Ponseti method should be done correctly for a successful outcome. The other element of a successful outcome of treatment for foot must show compliance the abduction orthotic.