Congenital Tali pes Equinovarus Deformity in Ibadan.

Abstract

Summary: One hundred and ninety-six children (126 males, 70 females) with congenital talipesequino-varus deformity whc attended for treat ment at the Orthopacdic Clinics of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, between 1973 and 1977 were studied. Ages ranged from one day to threc months (mean age, 3 weeks). There were ninety mild, sixty moderate and forty-six severe cases. All were initially treated conservatively and of these, 49 per cent liad full correction with conservative management. Eighty-nine children underwent operation and of these, the deformity was fully corrected in 35, partially in 29 and no appreciable correction "in 25. Seventeen patients defaulted from the Clinics. It is concluded that early recognition of this condition is essential in order to achieve better results with either conservative or operative treatment