Management of neglected clubfoot by ilizarov device, without osteotomy: Yemen experience

Abstract

The medium-term clinical and functional results of treating neglected clubfoot deformities with Ilizarov device are good. In a limited health-care resource country (such as Yemen) and poor financial situation and education of the patients, the results of Ilizarov surgical correction of the neglected and severe deformities of the foot and ankle are promising, and it seems an excellent surgical option for this challenging condition.

Keywords

• clubfoot
• deformity correction
• foot and ankle
• ilizarov surgery
• pediatric