JENNIFER MARIE TARECO, MD

BRIDGEWATER, NJ

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2002 – 2002 NPI: 1184626327
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
RadiographyCase-Control StudiesRecovery of FunctionSeverity of Illness IndexRange of Motion, ArticularGaitOrthopedic ProceduresReference ValuesProbabilityClubfoot

Practice Location

766 ROUTE 202/206
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-1777

Phone: (908) 722-0808

What does JENNIFER TARECO research?

Dr. Tareco studies clubfoot, a congenital condition where a child's foot appears twisted. She specifically looks at various surgical techniques to correct this deformity. Her research compares the effectiveness of different methods, examining how they influence not just the alignment of the foot but also the child's walking patterns over time. This is crucial for helping children with clubfoot develop normal walking abilities as they grow.

Key findings

  • In a study of 20 patients, both surgical methods for correcting Type II clubfoot resulted in similar foot alignment and movement after an average follow-up of 3.1 years.
  • Patients with clubfoot demonstrated an inward toeing angle of 3.6 degrees, compared to 5.0 degrees in healthy control children.
  • The research provides insights that help doctors select effective treatment options for children suffering from clubfoot.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Tareco study clubfoot?
Yes, Dr. Tareco specializes in researching clubfoot and its surgical treatments.
What treatments has Dr. Tareco researched for clubfoot?
She has researched different surgical methods to correct clubfoot, comparing their effectiveness in terms of foot alignment and walking patterns.
Is Dr. Tareco's work relevant to children with clubfoot?
Absolutely, her research directly impacts treatment options and outcomes for children with this condition.

Publications in plain English

Percutaneous fixation in clubfoot surgery: a radiographic and gait study.

2002

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B

Tareco J, Sala DA, Scher DM, Lehman WB, Feldman DS

Plain English
This study looked at the outcomes of two different surgical methods for correcting Type II clubfoot in twenty patients, some of whom had extra fixation with pins while others did not. After an average follow-up of 3.1 years, the results showed that both groups had similar angles for foot alignment and movement, meaning the surgical methods worked equally well. However, patients with clubfoot tended to have a different walking pattern compared to healthy children, with clubfoot patients walking with slightly more inward toeing (3.6 degrees) than the healthy control group (5.0 degrees). Who this helps: This information helps doctors determine effective treatment options for children with clubfoot.

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Frequent Co-Authors

Debra A Sala David M Scher Wallace B Lehman David S Feldman

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