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Community Health
Oakdale's TB patients endured Iowa's harsh winters in hospital beds made up "Klondike style."

Spreading the Word
Medical professionals rave about the Ponseti method.

Video Clips of Dr. Ponseti and a Patient

By holding the bones of the foot correctly, the physician is able to achieve proper alignment. Dr. Ponseti illustrates the procedure with a model of the foot. (Click on the image at left to see video.)

 

Doctors have told parents of two and one-half month old Isabella that she will need surgery, but Dr. Ponseti begins treatment with his method, convinced it will have excellent results. (Click on the image to see video.)

 

Dramatic improvement is seen after Isabella has the fourth cast removed. (Click on the image to see video.)

 

At 14 months, Isabella walks normally. (Click on the image to see video.)

By the time she’s three, Isabella is able to dance gracefully on a balance beam. No evidence of the clubfoot deformity remains. (Click on the image to see video.)

 

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Foot Notes
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