Our Ponseti Method

Metroplex Foot and Ankle provides the only training in the Ponseti Method of clubfoot treatment available in Fort Worth, Texas. Our doctor became fascinated with clubfoot in medical school. No mention of Dr. Ponseti or his method was made, and emphasis was being placed on surgical correction. The doctor got his first real exposure at Children's Hospital of Oakland. He watched the doctor slowly and gently correct these feet with nothing more than plaster casts and manipulation! The Metroplex Foot and Ankle Center doctor knew he had found his calling in medicine. Metroplex Foot and Ankle Center in Fort Worth, TX, can be reached at 817-595-1310.

Picture Of Two Doctors – North Richland Hills, TX – Metroplex Foot

Beginning at the University of Iowa in 1948, this method has been introduced previously. In the last ten years, it has only gained near-universal acceptance as the treatment of choice for idiopathic clubfoot. I became fascinated with clubfoot in medical school. No mention of Dr. Ponseti or his method was made, and emphasis was placed on the surgical correction. I got my first real exposure at the Children's Hospital of Oakland. I watched the doctor slowly and gently correct these feet with nothing more than plaster casts and manipulation! I knew I had found my calling in medicine.

Years later, I took the opportunity to learn the Ponseti method in Baltimore with Dr. John E. Herzenberg. He was also a convert and perhaps the first doctor outside Iowa to adopt this conservative method. After my residency graduation, I worked with Dr. Ponseti in Iowa. I frequently return to take his refresher courses. I owe a great debt of gratitude to these wonderful doctors and their individual time and devotion to these children and me.

To me, clubfoot is a passion. I am amazed at what can be done with proper treatment. Even children with previous surgery, relapses, and neglected clubfeet will benefit from the Ponseti Method.I look forward to meeting you and your child!

-Dr. Steven G. Lund