• African health sciences · Sep 2011

    Case Reports

    Physiotherapy management of an infant with Bilateral Congenital Talipes Equino varus.

    • A O Ezeukwu and S M Maduagwu.
    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria. leo_ninus@yahoo.com
    • Afr Health Sci. 2011 Sep 1; 11 (3): 444448444-8.

    BackgroundClinicians are constantly seeking for the most ideal option in the management of Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV), especially among infants.ObjectiveThis case report presents the outcome of a one year Physiotherapy management of an infant with Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV).MethodsManagement commenced 48 hours after birth. During the first three months, passive stretching and strapping techniques were employed. Subsequently, plaster of Paris cast was applied using the serial plastering approach. Stretching continued each time the cast was removed for replacement.ResultsFollow up after one year showed that the child could walk with apparently normal gait and there was no residual deformityConclusionThere is need for more enlightenment on the importance of early referral of CTEV cases for Physiotherapy care.

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