Tests whether leg muscle patterns predict treatment outcome in clubfoot
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how certain leg muscles move to see if that can predict how well an Achilles tenotomy (a small procedure to release tight tendon) works for children with idiopathic clubfoot. It may help doctors choose the best timing and approach for treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your child has an idiopathic clubfoot (not caused by a syndrome or other condition).
- The clubfoot is being treated using the functional method.
- Initial assessment happens before day 15 (before D15) of starting treatment.
- This study is not for syndromic clubfoot (clubfoot due to a syndrome).
- This study is not for children treated with a method other than the functional method.
- This study is not for assessments done after day 15 (after D15).
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