Abstract
Objective Quantification of the severity of congenital clubfoot is essential for its re-search and treatment. Up to date, no scoring system is available for hind limb bud development. In this study,a scoring system was established based on a murine model Methods Sixty female Wistar rats weighing 220～250 g were randomized into the six control groups and six experimental groups. Vaginal sperm plug detection day was considered to be day 0 of gestation. Hind limb buds from fetuses of E13, 14, 15,16,17 and 18 days were removed and processed. Results Morphogenetic differentiation changes were detected in the experimental groups. According the new scoring system, clubfoot-like deformity was present in 80.9% of the experimental fetuses. We were able to quantify the extent morphogenetic diffcrentiation of the hind limb accordingly. Conclusions Congenital clubfoot deformities begin at early developmental stage and become exaggerated as the fetuses mature. The scoring system can quantify the extent of congenital clubfoot deformity and facilitate its management. Key words: Equinovarus; Tretinoin; Clim bud
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