Study on Prenatal Diagnosis and Closed-loop Management System of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus...
Prenatal Diagnosis and Closed-loop Management System of Congenital Talipes EquinovarusThe study intends to establish a closed-loop management from prenatal to postnatal through prospective cohort, and comprehensively utilize ultrasound and MRI technology to establish a prenatal diagnosis and evaluation system for congenital talipes equinovarus. On the basis of existing genetic testing, further use of whole-exome sequencing and other genomic methods to explore possible pathogenic genes and loci, and clarify the pathogenic mechanism of congenital talipes equinovarus. Therefore, congenital talipes equinovarus can improve its diagnosis and treatment capacity, reduce the disability rate related to congenital talipes equinovarus, and prevent it well.
Delineating the Molecular Spectrum and the Clinical, Imaging and Neuronal Phenotype of Chopra-Amiel-Gordon...
Genetic DiseaseChopra-Amiel-Gordon Syndrome2 moreThe purpose of this study is to establish a registry of individuals with confirmed or suspected Chopra-Amiel-Gordon Syndrome (CAGS) to learn more about the range of symptoms, changes in the structure of the brain seen on imaging, and learning difficulties that individuals with this disorder may experience. The investigators will obtain medical history, family history, MRI records, patient photographs, and genetic test results from individuals with confirmed or suspected CAGS. A subset of participants will also undergo a standardized neurobehavioral assessment. This data will be maintained on a secure research database. Sample collection will be offered to participants for the functional testing and the generation of iPSC cell lines, for neuronal reprogramming and phenotyping.
Video Documented PBS-Score in Children With Clubfoot
ClubfootPBSEvaluate agreement and inter-rater reliability of PBS-score assessments based on video documented material.
Ankle Equinus Contracture Treated With Dynamic Splinting
Ankle EquinusAnkle Contracture1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if the Ankle Dorsiflexion Dynasplint System (DS) is effective in treating contracture for patients with Ankle Equinus secondary to diabetes mellitus.
Clubfeet and Twins and Gait Analysis
ClubfootChildren with clubfeet who were exclusively treated by Ursula Issler-Wüthrich for 3 to 14 years with manual-dynamic physiotherapy and their healthy twin siblings are compared using gait analysis. GaitUp sensors (kinematic) and footscan V9 (kinetic) are the systems used for this comparison. Nonparametric statistics are applied to verify aberrations.
Customized Orthosis for Children With Clubfoot
Congenital Talipes EquinovarusThis study will examine the use of a novel customized Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO), created using 3D scanning, with children being treated for clubfoot. The AFO is inserted in the standard Mitchell shoe during bracing, following Ponseti casting. The investigators hypothesize that following Ponseti casting, the implementation of customized AFOs with Ponseti bracing will improve patient compliance and functional outcomes as well as lead to fewer relapses in comparison to the standard bracing with Mitchell shoes.
The Effect of Botulinum Toxin A Injections on Ankle Dorsiflexion Following Internal Fixation of...
Equinus ContractureThe purpose of this study is to determine if botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections, at the time of surgery for pilon fractures, will improve ankle range-of-motion and functionality.
Efficiency of Botulinum Toxin Injection for Spastic Equinovarus Foot in Post Stroke Hemiparetic...
Spastic Equinovarus FootBotulinum toxin is the main treatment for focal spasticity but the effects of botulinum toxin injections with respect to limitations of gait activities are still discussed. The aim of this study is to to investigate the effects of intramuscular Botulinum toxin type A injections on quantitative gait parameters (gait speed, step length and width, single support time) and posture, in hemiparetic post stroke patients with lower limb spasticity.
Comparison of Casting Materials for the Treatment of Clubfoot Using the Ponseti Method
ClubfootPonseti Method2 moreThe purpose of this study was to determine the influence of cast material on correction of congenital idiopathic clubfeet using the Ponseti method.
A Double-Blind, Randomized Control Trial Comparing Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) and Placebo in...
Idiopathic Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)The purpose of this study is to continue the work from the previous review study and determine the effectiveness of Botox in treating patients with idiopathic clubfoot by comparing outcomes of subjects treated with manipulation and casting plus Botox (treatment group) to those treated with manipulation and casting plus placebo (control group). The null hypothesis is that manipulation and casting plus Botox is not an effective treatment for idiopathic clubfoot. The alternate hypothesis is that manipulation and casting plus Botox is an effective treatment for idiopathic clubfoot.