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Posteromedial release for idiopathic talipes equinovarus. A long-term follow-up study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1989 May(242):265-8

Date

05/01/1989

Pubmed ID

2706856

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0024566333 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   31 Citations

Abstract

Eighteen children with 26 idiopathic talipes equinovarus deformities were treated by postermedial release (PR) in the interval between 1975 and 1980 and investigated retrospectively. Evaluations included physical examination, functional evaluation, roentgenographic evaluation, and evaluation of foot track tracing pattern. The average follow-up period was 8.2 years. Thirty percent had had previous tendo Achilles lengthenings and 15% had had previous lengthenings plus posterior capsulotomies. Based on Turco's criteria, the results of PR were graded 38.9% excellent, 26.9% good, 15.6% fair, and 18.6% failure.

Author List

Levin MN, Kuo KN, Harris GF, Matesi DV

Author

Gerald F. Harris Emeritus Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Achilles Tendon
Child, Preschool
Clubfoot
Humans
Infant
Movement
Physical Examination
Radiography
Retrospective Studies
Tendons