Publications by authors named "Jean-Pierre Delaby"
Background: In the 1970s a conservative treatment for clubfoot (CF) deformity based on daily physiotherapy combining specific sequences was developed: the French functional method (FFM). Over time, the FFM technique has improved and additional measures have been introduced. The aim of this study was to report mid-term and long-term results of clubfeet treated conservatively by the FFM at birth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Conservative treatment of clubfoot: the Functional Method and its long-term follow-up].
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc
October 2006
Article Synopsis
- Talipes equinovarus (clubfoot) remains a complex condition despite numerous research publications, with conservative treatment options currently favored over surgical intervention.
- A Functional Method that uses gentle manipulations, practiced for over thirty years, aims to correct clubfoot deformities and promote early walking without invasive procedures.
- The family’s involvement in routine at-home manipulations is crucial, and the method has shown promising results in correcting deformities, achieving success rates of up to 77%.