Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	1840
Country	United States

Received	2013-01-09 13:34
Peer-Review Started	2013-01-09 14:22
To Make the First Decision	2013-02-21 21:50
Return for Revision	2013-02-28 14:37
Revised	2013-03-02 07:53
Second Decision	2013-04-27 10:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2013-04-28 00:13
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Ponseti method compared with soft-tissue release for the management of clubfoot: A meta-analysis study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Marios G Lykissas, Alvin H Crawford, Emily A Eismann and Junichi Tamai
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Corresponding Author	Marios G Lykissas, MD, PhD, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 217, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States. mariolyk@yahoo.com
Key Words	Idiopathic clubfoot; Congenital talipes equinovarus; Ponseti method; Surgical release; Ponseti-Laaveg score
Core Tip	This study analyzed a large cohort of patients with idiopathic clubfoot and presented differences in the functional and radiographic outcomes based on the management employed. Although no statistically significant difference was noted in the overall functional outcomes between patients managed with the Ponseti method or open surgery, patients treated with the Ponseti method had a higher rate of excellent or good outcomes. Serial manipulation and casting has been widely accepted as the initial treatment of idiopathic clubfeet, and soft-tissue release is reserved for clubfeet that cannot be completely corrected. A strict brace compliance remains the major challenge of the Ponseti method.
Publish Date	2013-07-18 21:44
Citation	Lykissas MG, Crawford AH, Eismann EA, Tamai J. Ponseti method compared with soft-tissue release for the management of clubfoot: A meta-analysis study. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 144-153
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/144.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.144

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