Double column osteotomy for correction of residual adduction deformity in idiopathic clubfoot.

Introduction: Adduction of the forefoot is the most common residual deformity in idiopathic clubfoot. The 'bean-shaped foot', which is a term used to describe a clinical deformity of forefoot adduction and midfoot supination, is not uncommonly seen in resistant clubfoot.

Subjects And Methods: Fifteen children (20 feet) with residual forefoot adduction in idiopathic clubfeet aged 3-7 years were analyzed clinically and radiographically.

Characteristics of patients with congenital clasped thumb: a prospective study of 40 patients with the results of treatment.

Purpose: Congenital clasped thumb is a deformity that is associated with heterogeneous congenital anomalies and it has been addressed in many congenital syndromes. The aim of this study was to diagnose and evaluate cases of clasped thumb as regards the associated congenital anomalies and syndromes, and evaluation of the results of treatment of such cases.

Methods: A prospective study on 40 patients with 73 clasped thumbs was done.

Surgery versus surgery plus pamidronate in the management of osteogenesis imperfecta patients: a comparative study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pamidronate in the management of osteogenesis imperfecta patients. This study was carried out in two groups. The first was treated only surgically whereas the second was treated by a combined approach, medical and surgical.