ABSTRACT

Aim: To evaluate the role of Ilizarov technique for correction of relapsed, resistant and neglected clubfeet.

Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar from August 2013 to August 2015.

Methods: All the children of both sexes aged 2 to 18 years with resistant clubfeet were enrolled in the study via outpatient department (OPD) of Khyber teaching hospital Peshawar Pakistan.

Results: A total of 15 clubfeet in 15 patients were included. Out of which 10(66.6%) patient were males and 5(33.3%) were females. The average age was 9±4.33 years (2 SD) with range from 2 to 18 years. Average follow up was 19.11±2.42 months (2 SD) with range from 15 to 24 months. Average correction time and frame application was 5.3±1.53 months with a range from 3 to 8 months.11(73.33%) patients showed excellent and good results and 26.66% (n=4) patients showed fair and poor results.

Conclusion: Ilizarov technique is efficient, cost effective, adjustable and procedure of choice in resistant clubfoot deformity.