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Talectomy For Recurrent And Resistant Talipes Equinovarus
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the results of talectomy in the treatment of recurrent/resistant talipes equinovarus deformity during the last twenty years at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu. Nigeria.
METHOD: Seventeen Patients (31 Feet) treated by talectomy for rigid non-bracable equinovarus deformities were reviewed. There were 9 males and 8 females. The average age at talectomy was 4 years.
RESULTS: The primary diagnoses were Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital (AMC) in 12 patients, myelomeningocele in 3 patients, recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) in 2 patients. Twenty-seven feet had talectomy as a salvage procedure after repeated failed posterior medial release (PMR). The average follow up was 6.5years (1-14). As at last follow up 26 feet were plantigrade and pain-free and were considered satisfactory.
CONCLUSION: Talectomy will not correct associated forefoot adduction
Nig Jnl Orthopaedics & Trauma Vol.2(2) 2003: 94-96
METHOD: Seventeen Patients (31 Feet) treated by talectomy for rigid non-bracable equinovarus deformities were reviewed. There were 9 males and 8 females. The average age at talectomy was 4 years.
RESULTS: The primary diagnoses were Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital (AMC) in 12 patients, myelomeningocele in 3 patients, recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) in 2 patients. Twenty-seven feet had talectomy as a salvage procedure after repeated failed posterior medial release (PMR). The average follow up was 6.5years (1-14). As at last follow up 26 feet were plantigrade and pain-free and were considered satisfactory.
CONCLUSION: Talectomy will not correct associated forefoot adduction
Nig Jnl Orthopaedics & Trauma Vol.2(2) 2003: 94-96
