TY - JOUR
T1 - Ten cold clubfeet
AU - Giesberts, Robert B.
AU - Hekman, Edsko E.G.
AU - Verkerke, Gijsbertus J.
AU - Maathuis, Patrick G.M.
PY - 2018/9/3
Y1 - 2018/9/3
N2 - Background and purpose — Idiopathic clubfeet are commonly treated with serial manipulation and casting, known as the Ponseti method. The use of Plaster of Paris as casting material causes both exothermic and endothermic reactions. The resulting temperature changes can create discomfort for patients. Patients and methods — In 10 patients, we used a digital thermometer with a data logger to measure below-cast temperatures to create a thermal profile of the treatment process. Results — After the anticipated temperature peak, a surprisingly large dip was observed (Tmin = 26 °C) that lasted 12 hours. Interpretation — Evaporation of excess water from a cast might be a cause for discomfort for clubfoot patients and subsequently, their caregivers.
AB - Background and purpose — Idiopathic clubfeet are commonly treated with serial manipulation and casting, known as the Ponseti method. The use of Plaster of Paris as casting material causes both exothermic and endothermic reactions. The resulting temperature changes can create discomfort for patients. Patients and methods — In 10 patients, we used a digital thermometer with a data logger to measure below-cast temperatures to create a thermal profile of the treatment process. Results — After the anticipated temperature peak, a surprisingly large dip was observed (Tmin = 26 °C) that lasted 12 hours. Interpretation — Evaporation of excess water from a cast might be a cause for discomfort for clubfoot patients and subsequently, their caregivers.
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U2 - 10.1080/17453674.2018.1493046
DO - 10.1080/17453674.2018.1493046
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85049632217
SN - 1745-3674
VL - 89
SP - 565
EP - 569
JO - Acta orthopaedica
JF - Acta orthopaedica
IS - 5
ER -