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Simultaneous subtalar arthroeresis, midfoot soft tissue release, and talo-navicular arthrodesis in children with planovalgus neurologic foot.
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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology . May2024, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p2163-2170. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: Planovalgus foot deformity (PVFD) is common in children with neuromuscular conditions and severe deformity may require surgical correction. This study aims to assess clinical and radiological outcomes of PVFD secondary to neuromuscular disease managed by subtalar arthroeresis (SuAE), midfoot soft tissue release and talo-navicular arthrodesis (TNA). Methods: A retrospective analysis of children with neuromuscular disease and nonreducible PVFD who underwent SuAE, midfoot soft tissue release, and TNA and with a minimum follow-up of 5 years was performed. A total of 60 patients with neuromuscular disease (108 feet) including cerebral palsy were reviewed. Mean age at surgery was 12.7 ± 4.6 years (6–17). Mean follow-up was 7 ± 2.9 years (5–10). Clinical outcomes and radiologic correction at final follow-up were compared with preoperative values. Statistical analysis was performed and significance was set at P < 0.01. Results: Statistically significant radiological improvements between pre- and postoperative values were found for all angle values. At final follow-up, there was a significant improvement in VAS score (4.8 vs. 2; P < 0.01). There was also a positive trend in the improvement of walking ability. No cases of pseudoarthrosis were reported at final follow-up. Screw removal was required in 5 out of 108 feet (4.6%) and 2 feet (3.3%) had delayed medial wound healing. Conclusions: SuAE combined with TNA and midfoot soft tissue is a safe and feasible procedure that can provide good clinical and radiologic results in patients with neuromuscular disease and nonreducible PVFD; the procedure can improve foot stability, and has a limited number of complications. Level of Evidence: IV [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ARTHRODESIS
*NEUROMUSCULAR diseases
*PROBABILITY theory
*COMPUTED tomography
*FLATFOOT
*TREATMENT effectiveness
*RETROSPECTIVE studies
*CEREBRAL palsy
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*TARSAL bones
*LONGITUDINAL method
*WALKING
*COMPARATIVE studies
*PSEUDARTHROSIS
*SUBTALAR joint
*EVALUATION
*DISEASE complications
*CHILDREN
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16338065
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177310980
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-024-03914-w