DFDA

Ponseti Method for Clubfoot

Treatment for Congenital Musculoskeletal And Limb Anomalies

Typical Dosage: Weekly cast changes for 4-7 weeks, followed by full-time foot abduction brace for 3 months, then nighttime brace for 2-4 years

Effectiveness
95%
Safety Score
88%
Clinical Trials
8
Participants
50K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
88
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Weekly cast changes for 4-7 weeks, followed by full-time foot abduction brace for 3 months, then nighttime brace for 2-4 years
Time to Effect
4-7 weeks for initial correction
Treatment Duration
4-7 weeks casting, then brace for 2-4 years
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Confidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$1,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$1,100
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$20,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.8
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,157.89
Cost per Remission
$1,294.12
Comparison vs Extensive surgical correction for Clubfoot
Cost Difference
$-16,900/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.20 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Ponseti Method for Clubfoot Outcomes

for Congenital Musculoskeletal And Limb Anomalies

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+95%
Response Rate
+95%
Remission Rate
+85%
Common Side Effects
Skin irritation from cast/brace
+10%
Minor discomfort/pain
+5%
Relapse (requires re-treatment)
+5%

Sources:

nih.gov
ejmanager.com
researchgate.net

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Active Clinical Trials
1 active trial recruiting for Ponseti Method for Clubfoot in Congenital Musculoskeletal And Limb Anomalies

Myofascial Release And Static Stretching Along With Nighttime Bracing

NCT07249684NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
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32 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Islamabad, Pakistan
Started: Nov 1, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
7 completed trials for Ponseti Method for Clubfoot in Congenital Musculoskeletal And Limb Anomalies

Comparison of Casting Materials for the Treatment of Clubfoot Using the Ponseti Method

NCT01067651COMPLETEDNA
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30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Calgary, Canada

Gait Analysis in Ponseti Clubfoot

NCT02022267COMPLETED
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51 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Vienna, Austria
Started: Oct 1, 2011

Polyaxial Brace Fixing for the Treatment of Congenital Clubfoot

NCT02815306COMPLETEDNA
View Study
88 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Mar 1, 2011

Outcome After Needle vs Blade Achilles Tenotomy in Clubfoot

NCT04897100COMPLETEDNA
View Study
244 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Karachi, Pakistan
Started: Mar 27, 2020

Three Phase Physical Therapy in Children With Relapsed Club Foot After Ponseti Treatment

NCT06407739COMPLETEDNA
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19 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lahore, Pakistan
Started: May 15, 2024

Low Dye Taping Technique Versus Robert Debre Method On Foot Posture And Range Of Motion In Children With Club Foot.

NCT05794334COMPLETEDNA
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40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lahore, Pakistan
Started: May 13, 2022

Gait Analysis in Children With Clubfoot Treated With Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer

NCT03953430COMPLETED
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17 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Jan 1, 2014