An observational study in Clubfoot, sponsored by Muhammad Aamir Latif. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 2 Years to 5 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-17.
Sponsored by Muhammad Aamir Latif · Observational
There is limited local data available on the comparison between surgical blade no.11 and ophthalmic knife among patients with neglected clubfoot going through tenotomy. The study has been planned with the objective of comparing the effectiveness of surgical blade no. 11 and ophthalmic knife for percutaneous Achilles tendon tenotomy in Idiopathic clubfoot patients
Percutaneous Achilles tendon tenotomy is performed using surgical blade no. 11. However, concerns regarding incision size, bleeding, and scarring have led to exploration of alternative instruments. Previously, comparative studies have been conducted on a 22-gauge needle vs. a surgical blade. However, an ophthalmic knife, designed for microsurgical precision, offers a fine tip and elongated handle, allowing improved control during tendon release with a small incision and precision. Previous studies have compared blade and needle techniques and ophthalmic knives for percutaneous tenotomy of the Achilles tendon done on animals. The study findings would be helpful in opting for a better instrument for the procedure that should be effective and have a better safety profile.
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Newly diagnosed patients of clubfoot less than 6 months of age and having the Pirani score 3-6 within the study period were recruited.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients after serial casting and manipulation according to the Ponseti method went through tenotomy with surgical blade no. 11.
Device: Surgical Blade
Patients after serial casting and manipulation according to the Ponseti method went through tenotomy with ophthalmic knife.
Device: Ophthalmic Knife
Patients after serial casting and manipulation according to the Ponseti method went through tenotomy with surgical blade no. 11.
Patients after serial casting and manipulation according to the Ponseti method went through tenotomy with ophthalmic knife.
Improvement in ankle dorsiflexion
Frequency of patients who had improved Pirani score was noted.
Time frame: 3 months after surgery
Bleeding
Frequencies of patients who had bleeding severity as none, mild, moderate, or excessive, were noted.
Time frame: 1 hour after surgery
Infection
The frequency of patients who had infected wound was noted.
Time frame: 3 months after surgery
Incomplete Tenotomy
Frequency of patients who had incomplete release or residual deformity was assessed.
Time frame: 3 months after surgery
Plan to share: No — Data can be shared on a reasonable request.
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