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"These are our children. If we do not stand up for them, who will?"

-Teresa McLaughlin, parent of a child who was born with clubfoot                    Click here to find a doctor near you.


Vision:

A world free of untreated clubfoot.

Mission:

To prevent disability, ill health, and poverty in children born with clubfoot by globally implementing comprehensive programs of Ponseti training, ongoing support, and public awareness.

Cure:


The Ponseti Method was developed at the University of Iowa by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, M.D. This method for lubfoot treatment is nearly 100% effective when used properly by a trained health care provider and is considered the "gold standard" treatment for clubfoot. This method is endorsed by the World Health Organization, the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and many other  organizations. No child deserves the pain and suffering caused by untreated or poorly treated clubfoot. With the help of dedicated parents Ponseti International Association aims to reach that goal.

   

A previous letter from Dr. Ponseti to his patients and friends:

I just want to let you know that now since I turned 95, I feel grateful that I was given the opportunity to have been of assistance to you and your family. Nothing delights more than to treat a clubfoot baby and restore its tiny feet to normalcy. This has been the passion of my life and I am fortunate that I was inspired to devise a non-surgical method to successfully treat this foot disorder.

I am also pleased that many efforts are being made to export the Ponseti Method throughout the world. Dr. Jose Morcuende has been diligent in conducting seminars and training sessions in scores of countries. Hundreds of physicians and health care providers have been trained on the Ponseti Method abroad and in Iowa City where they have come to see how it is done.

I also want you to know that my hip has healed completely. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your good wishes and prayers. Your support and affection have helped me during my recovery.

I am looking forward to the Ponseti Symposium, as well as the Ponseti Run, that will be held in Iowa City on October 16-17, 2009, where we will see each other again.

Thank you for your greetings and warm wishes.

Ignacio Ponseti, M.D.

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