Ponseti International Association

03/18/2026

Anna Szesz (L) and Anna Fabiś-Strobin (R) from Poland are spending two weeks in Iowa training in the clubfoot clinic with Dr. Jose Morcuende. Both have been treating clubfoot patients with the Ponseti method, and plan on returning to Poland to establish a Ponseti clinic in one of the public hospitals in Lodz Poland

02/11/2026

Just a reminder that registration is still open for the 2026 International Clubfoot Symposium.

Here is the link with additional information on Registration, Lodging and Program Details.

https://ponseti.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us/2026-international-clubfoot-symposium


The deadline for Abstract and Poster Submission is March 15. However, the committee will begin reviewing soon so we encourage submissions as soon as possible. There are no parameters or word limits on submissions. The Final Program will be determined based on submissions.

02/09/2026

The 23rd Ponseti Clinic in Colombia was inaugurated at Hospital Pediátrico el Tintal in Bogotá, a public Hospital.

11/24/2025

Last week, PIA Latin America performed a mentorship at Guatemala City, supporting the creation of the National Program for Clubfoot treatment using the Ponseti method. Orthopedic surgeons from across Guatemala attended the mentorship. The Colombian Orthopedic Society supported the program by doing virtual lectures prior to the mentorship. In addition, four Colombian orthopedic surgeons who provided instuction during the practical formation.

11/04/2025

“Life After the Knife” is the second book written by University of Iowa Professor Emeritus Thomas M. Cook. His first book, published in 2020, was “Clubfoot: The Quest for a Better Life for Millions of Children.” This book tells the stories of individuals born with clubfoot who were treated using the Ponseti Method and those who were not, and the stark contrast between the outcomes of these two groups. The author critically examines the ethical implications of unnecessary surgeries, emphasizing the Hippocratic principle of “do no harm” and advocating for patient-centered care that prioritizes long-term function over short-term cosmetic correction. “Life After the Knife” also celebrates the grassroots movement led by informed parents, advocates, and organizations like the Ponseti International Association and NoSurgery4Clubfoot, which have propelled the method’s global dissemination. It calls for systemic change in healthcare reimbursement, education, and professional accountability to eliminate harmful surgeries and improve outcomes for children born with clubfoot worldwide.

Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital foot deformities, affecting approximately 1 in every 1000 live births worldwide. Although historically treated by orthopedists, clubfoot actually involves tight muscles and tendons, not the bones. In the early 1950s, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti developed the ...

09/23/2025

Dr. Jose Morcuende just returned from Poland where presented at the First International Polish Pediatric Foot Course as part of a Rotary program. Other notable Ponseti doctors in attendance were Reid Nichols from Delaware, Monica Noguiera from Brazil, Blazej Pruszczynski from Poland and Cristina Alves from Portugal. There were several clubfoot presentations, casting workshop, and dinner with distinguished Rotarians.

09/19/2025

Dr. Jose Morcuende recently made a visit to Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia to followup with Dr. Sarah Nossov who visited the Iowa Clubfoot Clinic in 2024. The program is part of the Neubauer Fellowship that provides funding for US orthopedic surgeons to train with Dr. Morcuende. The goal is to adequately train orthopedic surgeons the proper Ponseti clubfoot technique as developed by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. Those who have taken part in the program have improved their Ponseti technique resulting in better patient outcomes. For information on the program, please email [email protected]

09/10/2025

Just a reminder about the 2026 International Clubfoot Symposium

09/05/2025

Dr. Andriy Popchenko attended an orthopedic conference on August 22-23 in Odesa, Ukraine . He gave a presentation on clubfoot recurrence and held a training on clubfoot treatment using the Ponseti method.

07/16/2025

Martin and Allyson Egbert recently visited Jishuitan Hospital in Beijing, China. Dr. YANG Zheng, director of pediatric orthopaedic department, visited with them and gave a tour of the department and the clubfoot clinics. Ms. SHI Hui, a delegate of patients/parents organization in China, accompanied them when they were making the visit. Martin and Allyson have been long supporters and friends of Ponseti International when their son, Joshua, was treated by Dr. Ponseti. They are true advocates for the Ponseti method around the world!

07/14/2025

World Clubfoot Day in Madagascar