Photographic recording of the features of the Pirani classification for club feet – A Case Study

Abstract

Club foot is a common congenital abnormality, and a complex deformity. In the past twenty years, the deformity has been better classified by considering the different components of deformity. The Pirani scoring system is widely used – and analagous standardised photographic views can be used to document this condition and its progress. Here I describe four views that aid in deformity assessment, correlating to component deformities assessed in the Pirani score.

Acknowledgements

I am grateful to the Medical Illustration department (Royal Hospital for Sick Children) for their expertise and forbearance.

Conflict of interest

I have no conflict of interest.

Consent

Written informed consent for publication of these images has been obtained from the patient's parents.