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  • Ambassadors For Ponseti Ambassadors For Ponseti, Ponseti International, 2012, Video

    This video provides a brief description of clubfoot, the Ponseti method for treatment of clubfoot, the goals of Ponseti International, and information on the Ambassadors for Ponseti student organization at the University of Iowa.

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  • Anatomy & Osteology Of The Navicular Anatomy & Osteology Of The Navicular, AhMEDacademy, 2013, Video

    This video describes the anatomy and osteology of the navicular bone with a particular focus on its articulation with other bones in the foot.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 01 (Intro & Subtalar Mobility) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 01 (Intro & Subtalar Mobility), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the first segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates how to assess subtalar joint motion and provides tips on how to isolate the subtalar joint.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 02 (Toe Standing) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 02 (Toe Standing), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the second segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates how the valgus hindfoot converts to varus with toe standing.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 03 (Silfverskiold) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 03 (Silfverskiold), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the third segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates how to perform the Silfverskiold test to assess for the presence of a heel cord contracture.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 04 (Toe Raise “Jack” Test) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 04 (Toe Raise “Jack” Test), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the fourth segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates the toe raise test to assess subtalar joint flexibility.

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  • Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 05 (Modified Coleman Block Test) Assessing Foot Flexibility: Part 05 (Modified Coleman Block Test), Vince Mosca, MD, 2014, Video

    In the fifth and final segment on assessing foot flexibility, Dr. Vince Mosca demonstrates the Coleman block test to assess if the varus deformity in a cavovarus foot is flexible or rigid.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Introduction Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Introduction, Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the introductory segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca provides a brief introduction to his series.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 01 [The Foot Is Not A Joint] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 01 [The Foot Is Not A Joint], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the first segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca shares his first principle, the foot is not a joint. He then applies this principle to cavovarus and flatfoot deformities.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 02 [Subtalar Joint Positions & Motions] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 02 [Subtalar Joint Positions & Motions], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the second segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses subtalar joint position and motion.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 03 [The Concept Of The Acetabulum Pedis] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 03 [The Concept Of The Acetabulum Pedis], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the third segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca describes the acetabulum pedis and compares and contrasts this structure with the acetabulum pelvis.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 04 [Factors That Determine Foot Shape] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 04 [Factors That Determine Foot Shape], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the fourth segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses how the shape of the foot is determined by the bones and ligaments in the foot and not the muscles.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 05 & 06 [Muscle Balancing & Deformity Correction] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 05 & 06 [Muscle Balancing & Deformity Correction], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the fifth and sixth segments on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses how muscle balancing will not correct structural foot deformities.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 07 [Biomechanics Of The Foot & Subtalar Joint] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 07 [Biomechanics Of The Foot & Subtalar Joint], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the seventh segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the biomechanics of the subtalar joint complex during walking.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 08 [Lever Arm Function & Dysfunction] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 08 [Lever Arm Function & Dysfunction], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the eighth segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the lever arm of the calf and foot and how foot deformities can lead to lever arm dysfunction.

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 09 [Default Position Of The Subtalar Joint] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 09 [Default Position Of The Subtalar Joint], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the ninth segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the default position of the subtalar joint (valgus/everted).

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  • Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 10 [Preserve Joint Motion Instead Of Arthrodeses] Biomechanics Of The Pediatric Foot: Principle 10 [Preserve Joint Motion Instead Of Arthrodeses], Vince Mosca, MD, 2017, Video

    In the tenth and final segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the importance of preserving subtalar joint motion.

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  • Bo’s Cherub Feet Bo’s Cherub Feet, DeLeon K, 2012, PDF

    DeLeon K
    Book. 2012. GHO Publications. 22 Pages.
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  • Bo’s Straight & Strong Feet Bo’s Straight & Strong Feet, DeLeon K, 2014, PDF

    DeLeon K
    Book. 2012. GHO Publications. 32 Pages.
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  • Brachymetatarsia Brachymetatarsia, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2016, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes the clinical presentation and management of brachymetatarsia.

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  • Clubfoot / Talipes Equinovarus (TEV) Clubfoot / Talipes Equinovarus (TEV), Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad, describes the etiology, clinical presentation, incidence, types, and management of clubfoot.

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  • Clubfoot Guide For Parents Clubfoot Guide For Parents, Mosca V., 2012, PDF

    Mosca V.
    Flyer. 2010. GHO Publications. 3 Pages.
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  • Clubfoot: Biomechanics and practical principles-based application of the Ponseti method Clubfoot: Biomechanics and practical principles-based application of the Ponseti method, Mosca, Vince, 2012, PDF

    Mosca, Vince
    Book. 2021. GHO Publications. 56 Pages.
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  • Clubfoot: Ponseti Management Clubfoot: Ponseti Management, Staheli L, Ponseti I, et al., 2012, PDF

    Staheli L, Ponseti I, et al.
    Book. 2009. GHO Publications. 32 Pages.
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  • Clubfoot: Ponseti Management Clubfoot: Ponseti Management, Staheli L, 2012, PDF

    Staheli L
    Poster. 18" x 24". 2008. GHO Publication.
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  • Complex Clubfoot At Birth Presentation By Dr. Ignacio Ponseti Complex Clubfoot At Birth Presentation By Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, Ponseti International, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti provides a case example of the treatment of complex clubfoot using the Ponseti method.

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  • Complex Clubfoot Following Cast Slippage Presentation By Dr. Ignacio Ponseti Complex Clubfoot Following Cast Slippage Presentation By Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, Ignacio Ponseti, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti provides a case example of successful treatment following cast slippage in a patient with severe complex clubfoot.

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  • Curly Toes Curly Toes, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes the pathology, clinical presentation, and treatment of curly toe.

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  • Evaluating Intoeing In Children Evaluating Intoeing In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes a method for evaluating intoeing in children, the natural history of this condition, and common causes.

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  • Five Reasons To Avoid Arthroereisis Of Flexible Flatfeet In Children Five Reasons To Avoid Arthroereisis Of Flexible Flatfeet In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli discusses the unintended consequences of performing arthroereisis in children.

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  • Flat Foot (Pes Planus) In Children Flat Foot (Pes Planus) In Children, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides a comprehensive overview on pes planus in children. He provides a discussion on normal development, physiological and pathological causes of pes planus, as well as tarsal coalition.

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  • Flexible Flatfoot In Children Flexible Flatfoot In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli discusses the management of patients with flexible flat feet. He emphasizes that stiff flat feet require evaluation, but flexible flatfeet are benign in both children and adults.

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  • Fractures Of The Base Of The 5th Metatarsal Fractures Of The Base Of The 5th Metatarsal, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides an overview on 5th metatarsal base fractures including anatomy, clinical presentation, classification, and treatment.

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  • Fractures Of The Foot In Children Fractures Of The Foot In Children, Kaye Wilkins, MD, 2017, Video

    In this video, Dr. Kaye Wilkins provides an overview on the diagnosis and management of pediatric fractures of the foot. For the entire list of videos by Dr. Wilkins on pediatric fractures, please click here.

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  • Freiberg Infraction Freiberg Infraction, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2017, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides an overview on Freiberg infraction including a discussion on the pathology, clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and treatment.

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  • Idiopathic Toe Walking Idiopathic Toe Walking, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides an overview on idiopathic toe walking including a discussion on etiologies of pathologic toe walking as well as the management of this condition.

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  • Kohler’s Disease Kohler’s Disease, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides a brief description of Kohler’s disease, discussing the pathology, clinical presentation and treatment.

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  • Modified Ponseti Management In The Amyoplastic Form Of Arthrogryposis Modified Ponseti Management In The Amyoplastic Form Of Arthrogryposis, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes the use of multiple percutaneous releases to facilitate the cast correction of the rigid clubfoot for patients with the amyoplastic form of arthrogryposis.

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  • Neglected Clubfoot Neglected Clubfoot, Penny N., 2012, PDF

    Penny N.
    Article. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2005. 20(2):153–166.
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  • One-Minute Guide For Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child One-Minute Guide For Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes how to select the best shoes for your child.

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  • Pedal (Plantar) Puncture Wounds In Children Pedal (Plantar) Puncture Wounds In Children, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad describes the management of plantar punctures wounds in children.

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  • Percutaneous Tenotomy Ponseti Technique Percutaneous Tenotomy Ponseti Technique, Aditya Somayaji, 2012, Video

    In this video, Dr. Aditya Somayaji performs a percutaneous tenotomy of the Achilles tendon, the final corrective procedure of the Ponseti technique.

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  • Ponseti Clubfoot Management: Teaching Manual For Healthcare Providers In Uganda Ponseti Clubfoot Management: Teaching Manual For Healthcare Providers In Uganda, Pirani S, Staheli L, & Naddumba E, 2012, PDF

    Pirani S, Staheli L, & Naddumba E
    Manual. 2008. GHO Publications. 48 Pages.
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  • Postero Medial Release For Resistant CTEV Postero Medial Release For Resistant CTEV, Nitin Jain, 2009, Video

    In this video, Dr. Nitin Jain demonstrates how to perform posteromedial release for resistant clubfoot.

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  • Seven Features To Guide Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child Seven Features To Guide Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli provides seven different criteria for good shoes for children.

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  • Sever’s Disease (Apophysitis) Sever’s Disease (Apophysitis), Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad provides a brief description of Server’s disease, discussing the pathology, clinical presentation, and treatment.

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  • Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot, Steenbeek M & David O, 2012, PDF

    Steenbeek M & David O
    Book. 2025. GHO Publications. 53 Pages.
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  • Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot [Type II Brace Patterns] Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot [Type II Brace Patterns], Steenbeek M & David O, 2012, PDF

    Steenbeek M & David O
    Book. 2009. GHO Publications. 21 Pages.
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  • Steenbeek Brace manufacturing Part 2 – The metal abduction bar and jigs Steenbeek Brace manufacturing Part 2 – The metal abduction bar and jigs, Michiel Steenbeek, 2025, Video

    This three-part video series takes a close look at the process behind the design and production of Steenbeek Braces, led by Michiel Steenbeek. The series covers the key techniques, materials, and engineering involved in creating these advanced orthopedic devices, highlighting their impact on patient mobility and care. For more information, refer to the links below: […]

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  • Steenbeek Brace manufacturing Part 3 – Assembling the brace Steenbeek Brace manufacturing Part 3 – Assembling the brace, Michiel Steenbeek, 2025, Video

    This three-part video series takes a close look at the process behind the design and production of Steenbeek Braces, led by Michiel Steenbeek. The series covers the key techniques, materials, and engineering involved in creating these advanced orthopedic devices, highlighting their impact on patient mobility and care. For more information, refer to the links below: […]

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  • The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care: Why The Ponseti Method Works The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care: Why The Ponseti Method Works, Norgrove Penny, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Norgrove Penny of the Global Clubfoot Initiative provides an in-depth discussion on why the Ponseti method works for correction of the clubfoot deformity.

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  • The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care׃ Where To Put Your Fingers The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care׃ Where To Put Your Fingers, Norgrove Penny, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Norgrove Penny of the Global Clubfoot Initiative provides an in-depth discussion on how to perform the Ponseti method for clubfoot correction.

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  • Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot, Estefania Birrer Gonzalez, MD, 2015, Video

    In this video, Dr. Estefania Birrer Gonzalez demonstrates how to perform the toe standing test for flexible flatfoot in children.

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  • Treatment Of Congenital Clubfoot Using The Ponseti Method: Workshop Manual Treatment Of Congenital Clubfoot Using The Ponseti Method: Workshop Manual, Lohan, I, 2012, PDF

    Lohan, I
    Manual. GHO Publications. 2011. 55 Pages.
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  • What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, & Shoes For Children What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, & Shoes For Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli provides information for families about common developmental variations in infants and children. These variations include flatfeet, intoeing, and bent legs. Suggestions are provided in selecting the best shoes for children. He emphasizes that these conditions are usually variations of normal and will resolve spontaneously without treatment.

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  • What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, And Shoes For Children What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, And Shoes For Children, Staheli L, Mosca V., 2012, PDF

    Staheli L, Mosca V.
    2004. GHO Publication. 8 pp.
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