International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Naomi wanjiru kingau

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  Perceptions Regarding Medical Management of Clubfoot in Kenya
  Author(s): Naomi wanjiru kingau, Rhoda Anthea, Nondwe Mlenzana and Samuel Kabara Kingau Naomi wanjiru kingau, Rhoda Anthea, Nondwe Mlenzana and Samuel Kabara Kingau
  
  Clubfoot is one of the congenital and structural conditions that leads to physical impairment in children globally. Service providers have different perceptions on the various methods of management of clubfoot. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to explore the perceptions regarding the medical management of clubfoot in Kenya. Methods: structured interviews were conducted with 20 participant; ten parents/caregivers of children with clubfoot undergoing different management and 10 service providers. The interviews were analyzed by thematic content technique Result: The results indicated that Ponseti method is the most effective method of clubfoot management, however surgery is considered for complex, neglected and inadequately management clubfoot. Like wise surgery is observed as convenient for patient that cannot access Ponseti mana.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000309

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