Table 1 The inclusion and exclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria | The exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
Type III (severe) or higher according to the Diméglio classification | Local soft tissue conditions do not meet the criteria for surgical treatment |
Previous conservative treatment is ineffective or has poor results | Patients aged < 18 years |
No other soft tissue, joint or bone lesions except for clubfoot deformity | Other types of clubfoot, such as postural, syndromic, and combined with other deformities |