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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2014; 5(5): 585-590
Published online Nov 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.585
Published online Nov 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.585
Worldwide spread of the Ponseti method for clubfoot
Lior Shabtai, Stacy C Specht, John E Herzenberg, International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21215, United States
Author contributions: Shabtai L, Specht SC and Herzenberg JE solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: John E Herzenberg, MD, FRCSC, International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, United States. jherzenberg@lifebridgehealth.org
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Received: January 8, 2014
Revised: April 10, 2014
Accepted: July 18, 2014
Published online: November 18, 2014
Revised: April 10, 2014
Accepted: July 18, 2014
Published online: November 18, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: The Ponseti method has become the gold standard for the treatment of idiopathic clubfoot. With its low rate of complication, low cost, and high effectiveness, this method has unlimited potential to treat clubfoot in both developed and undeveloped countries. Our listing of countries who have not yet shown presence of Ponseti activity will help organizations to target those countries which still need the most help.