Missed Visits Predict Recurrence in Idiopathic Clubfoot.
J Pediatr Orthop
; 44(7): 438-442, 2024 Aug 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Congenital talipes equinovarus, also known as "clubfoot," is a common congenital deformity. While reported relapse rates vary widely, relapse continues to be a common problem faced in the treatment of this condition. The objective of this study is to assess relationships between demographic/socioeconomic factors, follow-up, and rates of relapse in our population of clubfoot patients.METHODS:
Retrospective chart review was conducted for patients undergoing treatment for idiopathic clubfoot from February 2012 to December 2022 at a tertiary children's hospital. Records were analyzed for follow-up adherence and recurrence in the Ponseti method, in addition to patient demographic and socioeconomic factors. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate associations between recurrence, missed clinical visits, and demographic/socioeconomic factors of interest.RESULTS:
Ninety-five patients were included in the study [74.7% male (N=71) and 25.2% female (N=24)]. A total of 64.2% (N=61) of patients developed recurrence during their treatment. Recurrence rates differed significantly by reported bracing noncompliance >1 month (35/46 vs. 26/49, P =0.019), having missed 1 or more clinical visits (38/61 vs. 8/34, P < 0.001), Medicaid or equivalent insurance type (41/56 vs. 20/39, P =0.028), non-white race (47/66 vs. 14/29, P =0.032, higher Social Deprivation Index score (56.13 vs. 41.06, P =0.019). Significant variables were analyzed using a multivariate logistic regression analysis (MVLR). After MVLR, having 1 or more missed clinical visits (OR 4.462, 95% CI 1.549-12.856) remained significantly associated with increased rates of recurrence. Primary language preference and distance to the hospital were not associated with recurrence.CONCLUSIONS:
Higher SDI scores, non-white race, Medicaid insurance, and missed clinical follow-up visits were all associated with increased rates of recurrence for clubfoot patients. Using an MVLR model, missed clinical follow-up visits remained independently associated with increased recurrence rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2-retrospective, prognostic study.
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Asunto principal:
Recurrencia
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Pie Equinovaro
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Año:
2024
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Article