Small plate, big hope: new surgery may fix clubfoot without cutting bone
NCT ID NCT07621328
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new, less invasive surgery for children aged 4 to 10 with a stubborn clubfoot deformity called 'bean-shaped foot.' Instead of cutting bones, surgeons placed a small metal plate across a joint in the foot to gently guide growth and straighten the foot over time. The goal was to see if this approach could fix the alignment while keeping the foot flexible and avoiding the stiffness that often comes with traditional bone-cutting surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Eight-Plate epiphysiodesis (a small metal plate and screws placed across the calcaneocuboid joint to guide foot bone growth)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive, joint-sparing surgical option for children with persistent clubfoot deformity, reducing the need for more extensive bone-cutting operations.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (15 children) with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The plate and screws could loosen or cause discomfort, and long-term outcomes until full bone maturity are still being tracked.
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Locations
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Cairo university
Giza, Egypt