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The Ilizarov method offers a minimally invasive approach that allows gradual correction while preserving soft tissue integrity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective case series evaluated 26 relapsed clubfeet in 21 patients treated between January 2020 and June 2024. All patients had previously undergone operative treatment and presented with rigid or partially correctable deformities. Management consisted of minimally invasive soft tissue procedures, including percutaneous tendo-Achilles lengthening and selective plantar fascia release, followed by gradual correction using an Ilizarov frame. Clinical deformities (equinus, hindfoot varus, forefoot adduction, and supination) were measured pre- and postoperatively. The mean follow-up period was 2.4 years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All feet achieved a plantigrade position at the time of frame removal. The mean duration of treatment in the Ilizarov frame was 11.1 weeks. There was significant improvement in all deformity components (p &lt; 0.001), with equinus improving from a mean of 25\u00b0 to 1\u00b0, varus from 28\u00b0 to 4\u00b0, adduction from 31\u00b0 to 4\u00b0, and supination from 23\u00b0 to 2\u00b0. Full or near-complete correction (\u22645\u00b0 residual in all components) was achieved in most feet, and functional outcomes were favourable, with restoration of near-normal gait and ability to wear standard footwear. Complications were minor; superficial pin-site infection occurred in 10 of 26 feet (38.5%), all managed conservatively. Recurrence was infrequent and did not significantly affect functional outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Ilizarov method combined with minimally invasive soft tissue release is a safe and effective technique for the management of relapsed congenital clubfoot. It allows gradual correction of complex deformities with preservation of joint mobility, low complication rates, and satisfactory functional outcomes. 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